Eldred Jason (Jabird) Kelley, 57, of Sheffield, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1956, in Florence, Ala. where he was raised until the family moved to Tupelo, Miss. He later returned to Sheffield, Ala. and owned and operated Kelley’s Vinyl Siding and Replacement Windows for many years. He was an avid fan of Alabama football and NASCAR.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Survivors include three sisters, Lois Morgan (Wayne), of Plantersville, Miss., Sandra Hood (Burmer) and Nancy Baumgardner, all of Tupelo; an aunt, Lillie Mae Kelley, of Florence, Ala.; many special friends; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo MS 38803. The family is grateful for their compassionate staff as well as Dr. Lemaster and his staff in Sheffield.
