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Thomas Edward Kelley, Sr.

Etowah, TN, USA

March 10, 1940 - October 11, 2019

Mar 10, 1940 - Oct 11, 2019

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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, and Troy Ward.
He is survived by one son - Thomas Kelley Jr (Jenn), grandchildren - Tyler Yurechko, Cailynn Kelley, and Jake Kelley; and one daughter-Linda Kelley, grandchildren - David C. Kelley, Jonathan Christopher, and Danielle Christopher. Grandchild Kevin Tankersley. And one great-grandchild, Adam Christopher. Brother - David W. Kelley (Linda), Sisters - Sue Jones, and Ilon Weller (Pete). Many beloved nieces and nephews.
Thomas, aka Tom Ward "Piano Man", was a backup piano player for several famous country singers. He will Be missed by many.

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