John is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Kelley; his sons Steven Kelley (Stephanie), James Kelley, and Jeffrey Kelley (Jessica); and his daughter Jennifer Gilbert (Scott); his grandchildren Amber Sennett (Jordan), Anna Katherine Kelley, Caleb Gilbert, and Emily Gilbert, his great grandchild Daniel Sennett, and his special nieces Wanda Robinson and Becky Whitehouse.
John was preceded in death by his father Albert Kelley and his mother Etta Kelley; and his sisters Myrtis Wilson and Fannie Robinson.
A visitation for John will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, 1315 Talladega Hwy, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery where John will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.