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Thomas Edward Kelley Sr. passed away on October 11, 2019, in Etowah TN, following an extended illness. Thomas was born in Harriman, TN, on March 10, 1940 to Charles and Emily Kelley. He was an Army Veteran, having served from 1958-1961. He was stationed in Germany with Elvis Presley. He was preceeded in death by his wife Brenda, parents Charles and Emily Kelley, sisters Irene Vonetta Kelley, and Gloria McNish, Brotherinlaws Aubrey McNish, Tommy Jones, …

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Thomas was an absolutely wonderful piano player. Worked in my husband's band for several years. Love to get the crowd g…
Thomas was an absolutely wonderful piano player. Worked in my husband's band for several years. Lov…
Thomas was an absolutely wonderful piano player. Worked in my hu…
My husband passed April 26th 2017. Tom and Joe were musician buddies. God Bless his soul. Now they are Playing in Heav…
My husband passed April 26th 2017. Tom and Joe were musician buddies. God Bless his soul. Now they…
My husband passed April 26th 2017. Tom and Joe were musician bu…
So sorry we lost Tommy ..he was the nicest man I've ever known...he was my husband's music friend...Tommy played in the…
So sorry we lost Tommy ..he was the nicest man I've ever known...he was my husband's music friend..…
So sorry we lost Tommy ..he was the nicest man I've ever known..…
So sorry for your loss. He is at peace. God bless you.
So sorry for your loss. He is at peace. God bless you.
So sorry for your loss. He is at peace. God bless you.

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Born

March 10th, 1940
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Passed away

October 11th, 2019
Etowah, TN, USA

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East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville

Schubert Funeral Home
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