James Howard Kelso

James Howard Kelso went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2019 at the age of 101. 

He was born May 14, 1918 in Lynn Grove, Kentucky to Urie and Rachel Kelso.  He was married to the love of his life, Selena Azzilee Charlton, on October 14, 1939.  He faithfully served the Lord all his adult life, as a missionary to Colombia, South America and a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  He and his wife became a part of the Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church family in 1987 where he served as an associate pastor until the age of 98.  His God-given purpose, unconditional love, integrity, and grace has touched and influenced many lives.  He will be greatly missed but we rejoice that he is at home with the Lord and is reunited with his beloved wife, Azzilee, his daughter, Cindi, and all his loved ones who have gone before.

He is survived by his brother Hugh Kelso and wife Dorothy; sister Isabel Jetton; son Edward Kelso and wife Mary; son Michael Kelso and wife Gloria; daughter Chila Reavis and husband David; son-in-law Ken Gulledge; 9 grandchildren – Sherri McKague, Sheree Parrish, John Kelso, Lucas Ramirez, Meadow Manley, Daniel Reavis, Kala McRae, Karli Carroll, and Kelsey Gulledge; 23 great grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church, 7620 Lanier Drive, Cumming, GA on November 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to any of the following:

 Memphis Theological Seminary

168 East Parkway South

Memphis TN 38104

Cumberland Presbyterian Missions

8207 Traditional Place

Cordova, TN 38016

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church

7620 Lanier Drive

Cumming, GA 30041

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899