James "Ox" Kelley, a fierce proud Marine, passed away at the Norfolk Veteran's Home in Norfolk, NE. He was born in Rulo, NE to James and Geneva Kelley. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Maxwell on December 31, 1949 and they had 6 wonderful children. James proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps through WWII and the Korean War, for which he was the recipient of the Purple Heart in both wars for his courageous acts. He served 6 years as the Washington County Sheriff, and spent 45 years of his life as a Tugboat Captain on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and as a Sea-faring Captain along the Gulf of Mexico. James had a great passion for the outdoors and enjoyed passing on his knowledge of the river and all its wonders to his family. He had many great stories of his journeys through life that never ceased to amaze you and would often give you a good laugh. His sense of humor was known by all and will be greatly missed, but he has left us with lots of laughs to share and good times to reminisce. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Dorothy of 60 years; and their children, Kathy (Jim) Hunter and daughter Lori, Littleton, CO, Mike (Susie) Kelley and children, Maggie, Sarah, Erin, Jackie, and Emily, Niobrara, NE, Pat Kelley, Niobrara, Tim Kelley and sons, Lucas and Jesse, Blair, NE, Terry (Lisa) Kelley and children, Christina, Jacob, Chase, and Makayla, Springfield, SD, Peggy (Curt) Cassner and children, Bruce, Kelley, Abby, and Aaron, Naples, FL; great grandchildren Hannah, Shyanne, Thomas and Jacob; and all the wonderful employees and volunteers of the Norfolk Veterans Home who treated him as one of their family. James is preceded in death by his parents, James Kelley and Geneva Hines-Kelley; and his siblings, Bill Kelley, Pat Kelley, and Dorothy Jensen.
VISITATION will be at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm, with the family present 7-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 10am Wednesday, July 28, at the Funeral Home, with Burial to follow at L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, NE, and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
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Funeral Leaflet
(many photos)
In Loving Memory of James L. Kelley
September 18, 1923 ~ July 24, 2010
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with Burial to follow at L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, NE and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara, NE.
Pallbearers: Mike Kelley, Tim Kelley, Jim Hunter, Pat Kelley, Terry Kelley, Curt Cassner
Honorary Pallbearers: Luke Kelley, Bruce Cassner, Aaron Cassner, Thomas Bacon, Greg Drew, Roy Anderson, Denny Swaney, Chris Jensen, Jesse Kelley, Jacob Kelley, Chase Kelley, Bill Kelley, Kitt Kelley, Geneo Thomas, Charlie Schmidt, Kent Petersen
These Hands
These hands were born in Rulo, Nebraska in 19223.
These hands grew up through the depression.
These hands have 2 brothers and one sister.
These hands drove a Model T.
These hands served their country as a Sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps during
WWII and the Korean War.
These hands married Dorothy Maxwel on
December 31, 1949.
These hands have six wonderful children.
These hands have 16 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren.
These hands worked as a Tugboat & Sea-Faring Captain for
Forty-five years.
These hands are my hands, James “Ox” Kelley
Tribute by Chase Kelley: “The ‘Ox’ That Took Flight”
James “Ox” Kelley took any early flight as it seems to us…, But to him he was going on a one way fishing trip. We all cry tears of sadness, but in our hearts we knew that he was gonna catch that 400 point catfish then tell us a big ol’ story about it… He lived through two wars and has loved many people. He, Great-Grandfather, Grandpa, Father, Husband, Brother and Son. Only a few titles for this great man… He loved the river and its many creatures like God loves his people. He would make people laugh so hard they would have to sit down…Yet he could make us cry in a second… He would tell us not to be sad because of him yet we would sneak in tears when he wasn’t looking…Well now he is always looking from above, so stop the tears…Grab a tomato drink and Rejoice in his life! As in the powerful message in the Bible-Both thorn and thistles it should bring forth, for us. For out of the ground we are taken for dust, and to the dust we shall return…My Grandpa was the golden dust taken out of the ground, and like us all, we shall return. Love, Chase Kelley
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th Street, Blair, NE 68008-2017
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~
Contributor: MrsB (47910340) •
VISITATION will be at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm, with the family present 7-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 10am Wednesday, July 28, at the Funeral Home, with Burial to follow at L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, NE, and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
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Funeral Leaflet
(many photos)
In Loving Memory of James L. Kelley
September 18, 1923 ~ July 24, 2010
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with Burial to follow at L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, NE and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara, NE.
Pallbearers: Mike Kelley, Tim Kelley, Jim Hunter, Pat Kelley, Terry Kelley, Curt Cassner
Honorary Pallbearers: Luke Kelley, Bruce Cassner, Aaron Cassner, Thomas Bacon, Greg Drew, Roy Anderson, Denny Swaney, Chris Jensen, Jesse Kelley, Jacob Kelley, Chase Kelley, Bill Kelley, Kitt Kelley, Geneo Thomas, Charlie Schmidt, Kent Petersen
These Hands
These hands were born in Rulo, Nebraska in 19223.
These hands grew up through the depression.
These hands have 2 brothers and one sister.
These hands drove a Model T.
These hands served their country as a Sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps during
WWII and the Korean War.
These hands married Dorothy Maxwel on
December 31, 1949.
These hands have six wonderful children.
These hands have 16 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren.
These hands worked as a Tugboat & Sea-Faring Captain for
Forty-five years.
These hands are my hands, James “Ox” Kelley
Tribute by Chase Kelley: “The ‘Ox’ That Took Flight”
James “Ox” Kelley took any early flight as it seems to us…, But to him he was going on a one way fishing trip. We all cry tears of sadness, but in our hearts we knew that he was gonna catch that 400 point catfish then tell us a big ol’ story about it… He lived through two wars and has loved many people. He, Great-Grandfather, Grandpa, Father, Husband, Brother and Son. Only a few titles for this great man… He loved the river and its many creatures like God loves his people. He would make people laugh so hard they would have to sit down…Yet he could make us cry in a second… He would tell us not to be sad because of him yet we would sneak in tears when he wasn’t looking…Well now he is always looking from above, so stop the tears…Grab a tomato drink and Rejoice in his life! As in the powerful message in the Bible-Both thorn and thistles it should bring forth, for us. For out of the ground we are taken for dust, and to the dust we shall return…My Grandpa was the golden dust taken out of the ground, and like us all, we shall return. Love, Chase Kelley
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th Street, Blair, NE 68008-2017
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~
Contributor: MrsB (47910340) •
James "Ox" Kelley, a fierce proud Marine, passed away at the Norfolk Veteran's Home in Norfolk, NE. He was born in Rulo, NE to James and Geneva Kelley. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Maxwell on December 31, 1949 and they had 6 wonderful children. James proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps through WWII and the Korean War, for which he was the recipient of the Purple Heart in both wars for his courageous acts. He served 6 years as the Washington County Sheriff, and spent 45 years of his life as a Tugboat Captain on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and as a Sea-faring Captain along the Gulf of Mexico. James had a great passion for the outdoors and enjoyed passing on his knowledge of the river and all its wonders to his family. He had many great stories of his journeys through life that never ceased to amaze you and would often give you a good laugh. His sense of humor was known by all and will be greatly missed, but he has left us with lots of laughs to share and good times to reminisce. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Dorothy of 60 years; and their children, Kathy (Jim) Hunter and daughter Lori, Littleton, CO, Mike (Susie) Kelley and children, Maggie, Sarah, Erin, Jackie, and Emily, Niobrara, NE, Pat Kelley, Niobrara, Tim Kelley and sons, Lucas and Jesse, Blair, NE, Terry (Lisa) Kelley and children, Christina, Jacob, Chase, and Makayla, Springfield, SD, Peggy (Curt) Cassner and children, Bruce, Kelley, Abby, and Aaron, Naples, FL; great grandchildren Hannah, Shyanne, Thomas and Jacob; and all the wonderful employees and volunteers of the Norfolk Veterans Home who treated him as one of their family. James is preceded in death by his parents, James Kelley and Geneva Hines-Kelley; and his siblings, Bill Kelley, Pat Kelley, and Dorothy Jensen.
VISITATION will be at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm, with the family present 7-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 10am Wednesday, July 28, at the Funeral Home, with Burial to follow at L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, NE, and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
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Funeral Leaflet
(many photos)
In Loving Memory of James L. Kelley
September 18, 1923 ~ July 24, 2010
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with Burial to follow at L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, NE and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara, NE.
Pallbearers: Mike Kelley, Tim Kelley, Jim Hunter, Pat Kelley, Terry Kelley, Curt Cassner
Honorary Pallbearers: Luke Kelley, Bruce Cassner, Aaron Cassner, Thomas Bacon, Greg Drew, Roy Anderson, Denny Swaney, Chris Jensen, Jesse Kelley, Jacob Kelley, Chase Kelley, Bill Kelley, Kitt Kelley, Geneo Thomas, Charlie Schmidt, Kent Petersen
These Hands
These hands were born in Rulo, Nebraska in 19223.
These hands grew up through the depression.
These hands have 2 brothers and one sister.
These hands drove a Model T.
These hands served their country as a Sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps during
WWII and the Korean War.
These hands married Dorothy Maxwel on
December 31, 1949.
These hands have six wonderful children.
These hands have 16 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren.
These hands worked as a Tugboat & Sea-Faring Captain for
Forty-five years.
These hands are my hands, James “Ox” Kelley
Tribute by Chase Kelley: “The ‘Ox’ That Took Flight”
James “Ox” Kelley took any early flight as it seems to us…, But to him he was going on a one way fishing trip. We all cry tears of sadness, but in our hearts we knew that he was gonna catch that 400 point catfish then tell us a big ol’ story about it… He lived through two wars and has loved many people. He, Great-Grandfather, Grandpa, Father, Husband, Brother and Son. Only a few titles for this great man… He loved the river and its many creatures like God loves his people. He would make people laugh so hard they would have to sit down…Yet he could make us cry in a second… He would tell us not to be sad because of him yet we would sneak in tears when he wasn’t looking…Well now he is always looking from above, so stop the tears…Grab a tomato drink and Rejoice in his life! As in the powerful message in the Bible-Both thorn and thistles it should bring forth, for us. For out of the ground we are taken for dust, and to the dust we shall return…My Grandpa was the golden dust taken out of the ground, and like us all, we shall return. Love, Chase Kelley
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th Street, Blair, NE 68008-2017
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~
Contributor: MrsB (47910340) •
VISITATION will be at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair Tuesday, July 27, 6-8pm, with the family present 7-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 10am Wednesday, July 28, at the Funeral Home, with Burial to follow at L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, NE, and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Blair, NE 402-426-2191
--------------------------------------
Funeral Leaflet
(many photos)
In Loving Memory of James L. Kelley
September 18, 1923 ~ July 24, 2010
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with Burial to follow at L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, NE and lunch at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara, NE.
Pallbearers: Mike Kelley, Tim Kelley, Jim Hunter, Pat Kelley, Terry Kelley, Curt Cassner
Honorary Pallbearers: Luke Kelley, Bruce Cassner, Aaron Cassner, Thomas Bacon, Greg Drew, Roy Anderson, Denny Swaney, Chris Jensen, Jesse Kelley, Jacob Kelley, Chase Kelley, Bill Kelley, Kitt Kelley, Geneo Thomas, Charlie Schmidt, Kent Petersen
These Hands
These hands were born in Rulo, Nebraska in 19223.
These hands grew up through the depression.
These hands have 2 brothers and one sister.
These hands drove a Model T.
These hands served their country as a Sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps during
WWII and the Korean War.
These hands married Dorothy Maxwel on
December 31, 1949.
These hands have six wonderful children.
These hands have 16 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren.
These hands worked as a Tugboat & Sea-Faring Captain for
Forty-five years.
These hands are my hands, James “Ox” Kelley
Tribute by Chase Kelley: “The ‘Ox’ That Took Flight”
James “Ox” Kelley took any early flight as it seems to us…, But to him he was going on a one way fishing trip. We all cry tears of sadness, but in our hearts we knew that he was gonna catch that 400 point catfish then tell us a big ol’ story about it… He lived through two wars and has loved many people. He, Great-Grandfather, Grandpa, Father, Husband, Brother and Son. Only a few titles for this great man… He loved the river and its many creatures like God loves his people. He would make people laugh so hard they would have to sit down…Yet he could make us cry in a second… He would tell us not to be sad because of him yet we would sneak in tears when he wasn’t looking…Well now he is always looking from above, so stop the tears…Grab a tomato drink and Rejoice in his life! As in the powerful message in the Bible-Both thorn and thistles it should bring forth, for us. For out of the ground we are taken for dust, and to the dust we shall return…My Grandpa was the golden dust taken out of the ground, and like us all, we shall return. Love, Chase Kelley
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th Street, Blair, NE 68008-2017
~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~
Contributor: MrsB (47910340) •
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