With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Robert Kelly of Sanford, North Carolina, who passed away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father James Lee Kelly; his sons, Robert Kenneth Kelly and Jeffrey Paul Kelly; his siblings, Larry Kyle Kelly, Sylvia Kelly Yarborough, Lou Kelly Roberts and Rachel Kelly Stickel; and his great grandchildren, Scarlett Kelly and Sterling Kelly.

He is survived by : his wife Melba; his daughter Jennifer Ellen Kelly of Sanford; his grandson Darriel Wayne Kelly (Kelsie) of Louisville, Kentucky; and his great grandchildren, Jackson James Kelly and Maverick Edwin Kelly. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church, 316 W. Main Street, Sanford, NC, 27332 and/or The Baptist Children's Homes of NC, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC, 27361. You may make a donation pledge via our website.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home - Sanford