Walter Brumley Kelley

He retired from Meco.

He attended New Jerusalem Church as long as his health permitted.

Walter served in Anchorage, Alaska during World War II.

Walter was the last and youngest son of George and Cordelia Kelley.

Survivors include his children: Judy and Danny Garber, Wilma and David Jones and Carolyn Kelley and Lynn Roberts; grandchildren: Scott Ricker, Jessica Jones and Todd Spears, Samantha and Daniel Elliot, Lindsey and Josh Fillers, Danny and Tina Garber and Trina and Larry Garritt; great grandchildren: Eli Brumley King, Carson Jones, Brandi and John Hardin, Brandon and Lizzie Garber, Macy Garber, Sierra Garber, Brooke Ramerize, Kasey and Nick Hair, Adam and Danica Wilhoit, Brandon Miller and Zack Ricker; 10 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Charmie Kelley Stevens; several nieces and nephews and their families; special pets: Miss Kitty, Mia and Molly; and special friends: Angel Dixon, Steve and Karen Ricker and Buddy Buckner.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life for 56 years: Carrie Darnell Kelley; parents: George Kelley and Cordelia Kelley Massey; two sisters: Leona (Collas) Massey and Mary Ellen (Pastal) Stanton; two brothers: Phillip Kelley and Lessie and Zuella Kelley; an infant granddaughter; and nine half brothers and half sisters.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow at 7 pm in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Roger Ealey and Rev. Hubert Metcalf officiating.

Interment will be Friday 10 am in Price Cemetery in Kelley Gap.

Pallbearers will be Scott Ricker, Danny Lynn Garber, Josh Fillers, Hugh Allen Davis, Lessia Kelley Jr. and Larry Garritt.

Honorary pallbearers are the congregation of New Jerusalem Church and many friends and neighbors.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to special caregivers: Shawna Holcomb, Hannah Dusbebck and Kelsey Garber.