James M. Kelley, 84, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away at 4:15 P.M., Monday, June 8, 2026 at Solaris Healthcare in Zephyrhills, FL surrounded by family.
Jim was born July 11, 1941 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Presley and Hertha (Shotters) Kelley.
He married Linda S. Sakovich on May 3, 1975, in Englewood, OH.
Jim went to Indiana State University for two years.  He received his aircraft private, single and multiengine ratings in Terre Haute, IN.
Jim managed the Coca-Cola Distribution Center in Louisville, KY, one in West Chester, OH, and later in Orlando, FL.  He retired from the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA in 2006, where he was the manager of the Parts Distribution Center Warehouse in Alpharetta, GA.
Jim loved playing golf, square dancing, traveling the country in the motor home, flying and going on campouts with the camping club. He played Bass guitar with a four piece band at four nursing homes a month. He was also an avid amateur radio operator. After retirement, Jim and Linda moved to Emerald Pointe RV Resort in Zephyrhills, FL, where he became a director of the POA at that RV resort.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, stepson - Stephen Brown, daughter - Karen (Lonnie) Todd, grandsons - Justin (Brandi) Todd, Jacob (Chelsey) Todd, and Jarett Todd, and great grandsons - Bostyn Todd, Aiden and Owen Todd.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother - Lewis Jasper (Jap) Kelley.
Family viewing at 2:00 P.M. with graveside services at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville, IL with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.