JERRY B. KELLEY 

Jerry Bradley Kelley age 71, of Florahome, passed away, Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at home following an extended illness. A native of Andalusia, Alabama, he had lived in Florahome since 1968 coming from Ocala.  Jerry was the owner and operator of Traxler Peat Company since 1969.  He served as a Putnam County Commissioner from 1976 to 1982.   Jerry was a member of the Palatka Horesman’s Club and the Florida High School Rodeo Association and enjoyed offshore fishing.  He was a member of Westside Church of Christ.  

Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Wylene Kelley, 2 daughters, Terri Martin-Winn and husband, Tom of Florahome, Gena Gardner of Flagler Beach, a son, Brad Kelley and wife, Barbara of Cincinnati, OH, a sister, Elaine K. Myers of Palatka, 8 grandchildren, Scott Carter, Andy Carter, Jillian Martin, Kelley Andrews, Kade Gardner, Kamron Gardner, Emma Kelley and Clara Kelley.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2009 at College Road Church of Christ.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill West Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. 

Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made in his name to Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177.

 

 

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Terri and Gina and the Kelly family, thoughts and prayers are with, so sorry for the loss of your father.  With deepest sympathy. Melissa MCcall Owen ST. Augustine, Florida

Melissa McCall Owen ~ ST. Augustine, Florida

 

Jack you have been a good friend and you will be missed my dear friend. Until we meet again, RIP.

Jody Smith ~ Palatka, FL

 

Brad and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.  I personally know your feelings losing my father last year.
God bless,
Scott Chaplin

Scott Chaplin ~ Middletown, NJ

 

You are in my thoughts and prayers.... I know it is a tough time.... He was an extra special person. 

Melissa McDaniel (from Dr. Perallon's office) ~ Florahome, FL 32140

 

Our Prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your love one. James & Mary ann.

James & Mary Ann Rabren ~ Andalusia, Al. 36420

 

Terri,
My prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your father.  He was always so very helpful to Interlachen Elementary when we called to purchase soil from him for the school. I am so sorry to hear the sad news.  

Kathleen Hornsby/Interlachen Elementary Secretary ~ Interlachen, Fl 32148

 

My sincere apologies for the families loss.

Samantha Horton ~ Cincinnati OH

 

Sincerest sympathy to you and your family in your hour of deepest sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Palatka Transportation ~ Palatka, Fl

 

 

 

 

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