Paul E Kelley, age 92, of Weaver, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. A funeral service will be held in his remembrance on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 542 W. 52nd St Anniston Alabama 36206 with Dr. Mack Amis officiating. A graveside service will immediately follow at Anniston Memorial Gardens Cemetery 4000 US 431 Anniston Alabama 36206 with Rev. James Cohorn officiating. The family will receive friends for a public visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the funeral service. Pallbearers for the services are Michael Kelley, Jeremy Kelley, Wes Glassco, Bill Read, Perry Kelley and Darin Brown.
Paul is survived by his daughter Cynthia Kelley Haynes; and his son Paul Keith Kelley (Phyllis); his grandsons Paul Michael Kelley (Donna), and Jeremy Brent Kelley; his great grandchildren Emma Grace Kelley, Avery Kay, Reagan Kay, Chayse Kay, Graysen Kay and River Ronnow.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents James and Vivian Kelley; his brothers J.C. Kelley (Sue); and Horace Kelley (Fay); his sisters Vera Kelley Read (Gene) and Ruby Kelley Barnes; and his great granddaughter Harper Rae Kelley.
Mr. Kelley was a lifelong Calhoun County resident who was raised out in the Oak Grove community. This man was someone who cared nothing about drawing attention to himself. His main concern was being there for his family and friends. He loved his country and served in the United States Army for a full term. Mr. Kelley was definitely a man who cared for his local community as well. He was instrumental in recruiting businesses to the city of Jacksonville, where he owned his business, the Jacksonville Building and Supply. Being a lifetime builder and owning his own logging company would also serve him well. However, his greatest description is of his character which was quoted by his son Keith; "Things meant nothing to him - people did". What a legacy and terrific example! He will definitely be missed by all who were blessed with the privilege of knowing him.
