James Erwin " Buddy " Kelley

1938 ∼ 2012

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James Erwin 'Buddy' Kelley, 74, of Thicket, TX passed away Monday October, 29, 2012 at his home. He was an independent logger. He made homemade jelly and cornmeal that he would often give away. He enjoyed collecting antiques and riding his motorcycle. He loved having great conversations.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Kelley; brother, Robert Earl 'Bobby' Kelley.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Kelley of Thicket; children Dewayne Kelley and wife Elena of Thicket, Sandie Munson and husband Wayne of Votaw, Randy Kelley and wife Holly of Thicket; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Jim 'Jimmy' Kelley of Sour Lake, William 'Bill' Kelley of Kingwood. His family will receive friends Wednesday October 31, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Faith and Family Funeral Services Chapel. A service of remembrance is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday November 1, 2012 at the Votaw Worship Center, officiated by Reverend Mike Loftin.

Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick Kelley, Shawn Anciso, Garrett Melancon, Justin Kelley, Payson Melancon and James Dean Moore. Randon Kelley is named honorary pallbearer.

Condolences

Louise Stanley - Lufkin, Tx - School Friend May 4, 2024

Jeannette, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charlotte Dryden Tousha - Beaumont, Tx - Friend May 4, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss. Buddy was loved by so many people. Its so hard to understand why he had to leave this world. At least he is in heaven. I can just see him & RZ Hinson talking up a storm.Buddy was a man who stood tall among men, always willing to help anyone. There really are no words to express my sorrow. God bless you and your family.

Lisa - Neighbor May 4, 2024

I will always remember Buddy for being the first to check on us after the storms, Rita and Ike....trees all over the driveway and wondering how we are gonna get out, then we hear something...oh, its a tractor and oh, its Buddy, pushing the trees out of the way as he made his way up to the house... (brought tears to my eyes)...felt rescued. It wasn't just us he was checking on, all of Thicket could count on Buddy. Great friend and neighbor. He will be so missed.

Tiffany Kelley - Kingwood , Tx - Family May 4, 2024

I am sorry to hear about your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Tiffany, Sydney, and Katelyn Kelley

Toni Harrison - Votaw, Tx - Friend May 4, 2024

Buddy you will be truly missed. Thank you for all the memories and stories you have shared with me. I will do my best to re-tell them again and again. Our prayers are with the family and friends. With our deepest sympathy, The Harrison's

Catherine & Mike Kelley - Conroe, Tx - Friend Of Bill & Craig Kelley May 4, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sympathies from Mike and Catherine Kelley P.Q. Machine, LP

Pauline Flowers Graham - Friend May 4, 2024

Family of Buddy Kelley, I knew Buddy many years ago when I worked for Phil in Moss Hill. Buddy was always a fun type person,he would complain about the price of fuel and then turn right around and fill up. He was never unkind and seem like a great man, I always thought of him that way, the one thing I noticed most about Buddy was he always had a smile, he will be truly missed by all that knew him. Pauline [Flowers] Graham

Ray Williams - Batson, Tx - Funeral Director May 4, 2024

Thank you for the trust in allowing Faith & Family to serve you and your family in your greatest hour of need. That's what we are here for. Once again Thank You

Beth Castilaw - Thicket, Tx - Family Friend May 4, 2024

Always a word, smile and story to share, a respected man in our community who will be greatly missed, my thoughts and prayers are with his famil.

Sandra Shoats - Thicket, Tx - Friend May 4, 2024

A great friend! I will miss you! The community lost a great man! Prayers to the family!

Eddie Shoats - Thicket, Tx - Friend May 4, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kelley family.Buddy was a true friend and a great man of this community.He will be greatly missed.

Becky Sangwin October 31, 2012

prayers to the family buddy will be missed he was a great person