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Submitted: 10/22/23 • Approved: 10/22/23 • Last Updated: 10/25/23 • R586236-G586234-S3
James C. Kelly
1925-2013
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Bea V. Tull Kelly
1927-2018
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*Photo, courtesy of Rob5380
*Obituary James C. Kelly
James C. Kelly, 87, of Big Spring, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Andy Glenn, grandson, officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the funeral home.
James was born April 9, 1925, in Brown County, Texas and married Bea (Tull) Kelly August 28, 1947 in Forney, Texas.
Charley served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was transferred to the United States Marine Corps as a medic. He moved to Big Spring 1955 and worked for Cosden Refinery for 27 years retiring as an operator. He then began to volunteer and was a past president of the board for Meals on Wheels. He was also a volunteer reader at Washington Elementry. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Bea Kelly of Big Spring; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Mike Edwards of Big Spring and Lisa and Rick Van Damen of Tyler; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Laura Kelly of Pasadena; seven grandsons, Cary Sampson, Kelly Sampson, Kevin Sampson, Jason Kelly, Austin Kelly, Stetson Hughes, and Christopher Hughes; and two granddaughters, Sarah Kelly and Leslie Hughes.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Senior Citizen's Center, 301 Nolan St., Big Spring, Texas 79720.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
https://npwelch.com/obituary/james-c-kelly/
*Obituary Bea Tull Kelly
Bea Kelly, 91, of Big Spring, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service was at 11:00 AM Monday, October 22, 2018 at Trinity Memorial Park.
Bea was born on May 30, 1927 to Edith Cannet Tull and Ervin Tull.
She married Charles Kelly on August 31, 1947 and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2013.
Bea had owned Cut and Curl Beauty Shop.
She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and reading.
She and Mr. Kelly volunteered in reading with students at Washington Elementary.
She was a member of 14th and Main Church of Christ.
Bea is survived by two daughters: Janis Edwards and husband Mike of Big Spring and Lisa Van Diemen and husband Rick of Tyler; one son: James Kelly and wife Laura of Houston; two brothers: Stanley Tull and Terry Tull and wife Joy, all of Edgewood; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.meyrsandsmith.com
https://www.myersandsmith.com/obituaries/Bea-Kelly?obId=3388171#/celebrationWall
Contributed on 10/22/23 by neldapat
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