Mr. James Malcom Kelly Jr

September 23, 1942 - June 3, 2019

James Malcom Kelly, Jr age 76, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, he was born September 23, 1942 in Opp, AL. James retired from the Army as a Master Sgt. where he served in Vietnam during 1969 to 1970, retiring from the Army after 20 years of service, he then continued his career with the Civil Service for 14 years; He was the former owner of Kelly Auto and Tire in Piedmont, AL. James was a member of the Masonic Lodge Zamora Shrine and Scottish Rite and the American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife, Jayne Ledford Kelly of 38 years; His children, Kimberley (Vic) Pascual, Michael Kelly, Erick (Leigh) Kelly, Billie Jo Buchanan, Joy (Marty) Whelchel, Jennifer (Scott) Hutchings. Special brother-in-law, Tommy (Betty) Ledford. Ten grandchildren, one great grandson and numerous loving friends. James is preceded in death by his mother, Irene Jacobs Kelly his father, James Malcom Kelly, Sr. and a sister, Doris Nubbie. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 9, 2019 beginning at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Pine Rest Funeral Home, there will be at Military Graveside service Monday, June 10, 2019 at 2:30 PM at the Alabama State Veterans Cemetery in Spanish Fort, AL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Patriot Guard Riders” at www.patriotguard.org or the “Shriners Hospital” at 1-844-739-0849.