Thomas Clayton Kelley

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Posted by: bottomsgardenchapel
Date: Aug 28 2015 3:44 PM

Thomas Clayton Kelley passed away August 27, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving and supportive family.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie Kelley, his brother James Bailey, his brothers in law, George Sorrell and James Duckett, and his “brother from another mother” Tiny Nichols.

Tom is survived by his wife Nancy Enfinger, children: Tammy Kelley Odom (Chris), Garrett Derkaz, and Preston Kelley, his sisters; Marie Duckett, and Judy Sorrell, his grandchildren: Christopher (Katrina), Cody, Mychael, Auburn, Karlie, and Parker. Two great grandchildren: Channing and Addison, His parents in law, Bobby and Frances Enfinger, his sisters in law; Lucy Adams (Nelson), Donna Cassel, and his brother in law Randy Enfinger. Nieces and nephews: Scotty, April, Kristan, Shaundra, Brittaney, Alyssa, Ryan, Halley, Allison, Austin, Kelsey. And his special friends, Richard Thomas and Wayne Shaw.

In his final hours, Tom listened to Tammy singing, Garrett playing the piano, and Preston playing the trumpet.  Being surrounded by his loved ones, and listening to his children perform for him musically was a great comfort to him. At the time of his death, Preston played Amazing Grace on his trumpet while we all told him we loved him. The memories of this day will provide comfort to his family as we miss our crazy, fun, and talented Tommy.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM on August 30, 2015 at Oak Grove Methodist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Black Community Cemetery.

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