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Classmate Jim Kelly passed June 23, in Bella Vista, Arkansas. After THS Jim began his career with the Santa Fe Railroad. Early in his career he served in the United States Army Reserves. He retired from the railroad after 35 years ending his service as a Quality Control & Freight Manager. Then.Jim and wife Anne moved to Bella Vista in 1997 where he served as a self employed “Fix-It Guy. It is said that he could fix anything.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, David, of Parker Co, sister Patsy Ford of Topeka and his former wife, Anne Kelly of Bella Vista. Jim was a passionate and devoted to his 4 grandchildren. He enjoyed working on cars, lake living, railroads, St Patrick Day and music from the 50’s and 60’s. Foremost living as a devout Christian.
Memorials may be made to: New Life Christian Church, 1889 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714 or Bella Vista Foundation, 11 Dickens Place, Bella Vista AR 72714.
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Connie Kinder (Bradshaw)
Jim and I were good friends and always sat ahead of him in classes in Holliday Jr. High, always aphabetical. Later on in life my husband worked at the VA Hospital and we became friends with his sister Patsy and her husband and belonged to the Air Force Sargents Association and our 2 girls become friends with Jim's kids when they all went to Shawnee Heights schools. Jim was always happy and a joy to be with. Never met his last wife. We will miss him. Our sympathy goes out to all of his family and friends.
Chuck & Connie(Kinder)Bradshaw
Douglas Dean Milliken
from doug milliken
jim and i were good buddys had alot of fun together i was glad to see him at our 50th reunion may he rest in peace.