James B. Kelly

James B. Kelly 75 of Mantua passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014 at his residence.  He was born March 25, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Homer and Kathryn (Reese) Kelly.  Mr. Kelly has lived in Florida the past 25 years and just recently moved back to  Mantua.  He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg and was previously a volunteer firefighter for the Mantua Shalersville fire department. Jim  graduated from Springfield High School.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his  sister Carol Sheppard.  Survivors include his children Wendy Carlton, Michael Kelly, his grandchildren Jason Carlton, Brandon Kelly and great granddaughter Annie Carlton.  Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 24, 2014 at Westlawn Cemetery Mantua, Ohio.

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