James Ardinal Kelley, Sr., 94, of Columbia, formerly of New Franklin, Missouri, Jerseyville, Illinois and Independence, Missouri passed away July 1, 2022 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics.

Mr. Kelley was born in Boonville, Missouri on July 24, 1927 a son of David Kelley, Sr. and Nellie Katherine Stillwell Kelley. He married Carolyn Cunningham in 1969 in Alton, Illinois and she preceded him in death. James served in the U.S. armed forces and was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Rhorer; four sons, Joe Kelley, James Kelley, Jr., Robert Kelley and Troy Kelley and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Services honoring Mr. Kelley will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 9, at Markland-Yager Funeral Home in New Franklin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fayette PAWS Program in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.marklandyager.com.