Richard Ernest Kelley

Richard Ernest Kelley, age 80 of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Tanner Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born in Oconee County, SC on October 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Henry and Beulah Gailey Kelley. Mr. Kelley attended Cool Springs United Methodist Church and was a metal fabricator in the construction industry.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Tonia Kelley of Temple, GA; granddaughter, Regan Kelley of Temple, GA.

Graveside services are 2:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2010, from the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 am â