James W. Kelley "Jimmy" was a good person as well as my brother-in- law...he was always trying to get people to laugh and have fun...I could tell you many stories of pranks that he did to engage with others....one story I always liked to tell is when he used to call the payphone across the street from his father's service station on Main St next to Sloans Drug store and people passing by would answer and he would engage in conversations trying to get them to do silly things or getting them all fired up and they would look around and try and figure out where Jimmy was calling from... the one way mirror in the gas station would not allow them to see him and he would have so much fun doing that ...maybe others could share memories they had with him.....he suffered much over his past few years and regretted not taking better care of himself when he was younger...I am glad that he no longer suffers here on earth. RIP JIMMY....
Jim and I were buddies in 6th grade and reconnected when we got into high school (my dad was transferred to Patrick AFB for my junior high years). Guy you are right Jim was a great prankster and we had a ball just goofing around the gas station and downtown.
Jimmy Kelly was ahead of his time. He should of had his own reality TV show. I never met anyone who could play a practical joke on you and make you feel good about at the same time. Still reminisce about the crazy times in high school, Indian Lake, and the time he drove to Dallas in 14 hours to see the Texas group and stayed for 3 weeks. I tell friends and familiy stories about growing up and they can't believe it. Well yes the stories are true and so are the memories. I still smile recalling them. Jimmy Kelly, one of kind.
We will be having a Celebration of James( Jimmy) W. Kelley Jr. life at Giovanni's pizza 215 W. Main St. Fairborn, Ohio 45324 on Sunday , August 19th from 2-4 anyone wishing to stop by and tell stories and have some pizza are welcome
Guy Wetsig
James W. Kelley "Jimmy" was a good person as well as my brother-in- law...he was always trying to get people to laugh and have fun...I could tell you many stories of pranks that he did to engage with others....one story I always liked to tell is when he used to call the payphone across the street from his father's service station on Main St next to Sloans Drug store and people passing by would answer and he would engage in conversations trying to get them to do silly things or getting them all fired up and they would look around and try and figure out where Jimmy was calling from... the one way mirror in the gas station would not allow them to see him and he would have so much fun doing that ...maybe others could share memories they had with him.....he suffered much over his past few years and regretted not taking better care of himself when he was younger...I am glad that he no longer suffers here on earth. RIP JIMMY....
Terry Stockholm
Jim and I were buddies in 6th grade and reconnected when we got into high school (my dad was transferred to Patrick AFB for my junior high years). Guy you are right Jim was a great prankster and we had a ball just goofing around the gas station and downtown.
Karen Kearney (Lee)
Jim was a lot of fun and always smiling.Everyone who knew him will miss him.My sympathy to all of his family.God bless you all.
Bud Loy
Jimmy Kelly was ahead of his time. He should of had his own reality TV show. I never met anyone who could play a practical joke on you and make you feel good about at the same time. Still reminisce about the crazy times in high school, Indian Lake, and the time he drove to Dallas in 14 hours to see the Texas group and stayed for 3 weeks. I tell friends and familiy stories about growing up and they can't believe it. Well yes the stories are true and so are the memories. I still smile recalling them. Jimmy Kelly, one of kind.
Guy Wetsig
We will be having a Celebration of James( Jimmy) W. Kelley Jr. life at Giovanni's pizza 215 W. Main St. Fairborn, Ohio 45324 on Sunday , August 19th from 2-4 anyone wishing to stop by and tell stories and have some pizza are welcome