James "Jim" Kelley

JAMES “JIM” KELLEY, 61, of Campbell Hill, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.

He was born to the late Wilbur and Rose (nee Burris) Kelley, Sr. on May 24, 1963 in Alton, Illinois.

Jim married Rebecca Sherbert on October 21, 2006; she survives.

He was a Superintendent for Dearborn Midwest Conveyors for over 26 years.

Jim was a member of the Steeleville Bass Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding his Harley and camping. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors:

Wife:

Becky Kelley    Campbell Hill, IL

4 Children:

Kristin Hoffman   Chester, IL

Kristin (Taylor) Beninati  Pinckneyville, IL

Ryan Myers    Hecker, IL

Seth Myers (Jaelin King)  Belleville, IL

3 Siblings:

Peggy Kayich    Holiday Shores, IL

David Kelley    Granite City, IL

Joe Kelley    Granite City, IL

3 Grandchildren:

Ryker Hoffman

Ashtyn Hoffman

Tate Beninati

Specials Friends:

Paul DeSherlia    Belleville, IL

Jim “Cozmo” Thielemann  Chester, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by:  Parents and 2 Sisters – Kathy Bitzer and Patrina Kelley

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Brian Chapman

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

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