Oneal Kelley, 84 of Arab passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born July 2, 1941, in Marshall County the son of Bryan “Buster” Kelley and Savola Slaten Kelley. He was retired from Chrysler and a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He was married to Martha Bagwell Kelley for 53 years at the time of their passing, April 12, 2026.
He is survived by his children: Lynne Kelley Roberts and Ginger Kelley Shook (Richard); grandchildren: Brandon Roberts (Melanie), Kelli Roberts, Tre` Shook and Matt Norris; great grandchild: Zoey Roberts; brothers: James Kelley, Richard Kelley (Ruth) and Steve Kelley; sisters: Brenda Pylant and Vickie Gant; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Kelley, parents: Buster & Savola Kelley, brothers: Ray Kelley, William Kelley, Don Kelley and Charles Kelley.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Greg Stone and Brother Michael Lackey officiating. The burial will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery, Gober Funeral Chapel directing.
Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
Pallbearers: Richard Shook, Jacob Harvey, Joshua Harvey, Tre` Shook, Brandon Roberts and Bucky Rowe.
