Thomas Earl Kelley, Sr.

Thomas Earl Kelley, Sr., 91, of Washington, died February 4, 2013, in his residence. He was born April 21, 1921, in Buffalo Township, a son of James and Mabel Roupe Kelley. A World War II veteran, Mr. Kelley served in the Army Air Forces from August 12, 1942, until his honorable discharge on December 18, 1945, as a Private First Class. He served in Europe and was involved in the Rhineland Campaign. He was awarded the American Theater Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal with one bronze battle star, a Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Kelley worked as a construction laborer at Chapman Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed working outdoors at his home and was a member of VFW 927 and American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175. On Sept 28, 1963, he married Eva M. Bell, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Thomas E. Kelley, Jr., (Kathy) of Washington; two brothers, James E. and Dave H. Kelley, both of Washington; two grandchildren, Marcy Conklin and Christopher Morris; and two great-grandchildren, Robert L. Mullen, Jr. and Essence Conklin. Deceased are five brothers, George, Walter, Samuel, Edward and John. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 9th, and proceed to North Buffalo Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.