Mr. Olen Franklin Kelley Sr. Obituary (1933

Mr. Olen Franklin Kelley, Sr., 83, passed away on May 17, 2017, at his residence in West Point. Mr. Olen was born on July 22, 1933, in Gordo, AL, the son of the late Luther Franklin and Alta Eula Pate Kelley. Mr. Olen was a member of the First Christian Church in West Point, where he was a member of the 90 & 9 Bible Class and had served as a Deacon. Mr. Olen served as a Helicopter Pilot with the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade based in Tupelo, having retired after 23 years of service. Mr. Olen work for Columbus Light and Water as an Electric Superintendent, retiring after 40 years. Mr. Olen married Marie Hamlin Kelley on October 22, 1966, in West Point. They were married for 50 1/2 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Olen was preceded in death by two sons: Olen Franklin Kelley, Jr. and Brian Hamlin Kelley and an infant sister: Betty Jo Kelley. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. from Greenwood Cemetery in West Point with Reverend Larry Ferguson officiating and assisted by Reverend Kirby Lloyd. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include His Wife: Marie Hamlin Kelley of West Point: One Son: Curtis Lee Kelley (Kelly) of Topeka, KS; Eight Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Elders and Deacons of First Christian Church of West Point and Former Employees of Columbus Light and Water. Memorials may be made to the Men's 99 Bible Class, C/O First Christian Church, P.O. 208, West Point, MS 39773 or to a charity of your choice. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00-8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 12:30-1:30 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com