James D Kelly

Mr. Kelly was born on July 13, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio, son of the late Philip and Marjorie Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Arthur and Hazel Beidelschies and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mildred Kelly.

He was a graduate of Malabar High School and Tristate University in Indiana where he was a member of Acacia Fraternity. Mr. Kelly loved the outdoors. His favorite hobbies were golfing, snow skiing, camping, fishing, and jeeping. He was the former owner of Colorado Rockies Framing in Loveland, Colorado.

He is survived by sister, Patricia Schmitz (David); nephew, Scott Schmitz (Anne); niece, Stephanie Schmitz; grandniece, Mildred (Millie) Schmitz; cousins, Edward Beidelschies (Patricia), Joanne Forrest (Dale), Janie Forrest (Marion), and Peggy Gordon; special friends, James Baker (Karen), Robert Baker (Gail), Jim Doran (Kathy), and many more wonderful friends, neighbors and co-workers.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, North Carolina 28422.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Kelly family.