Jason Heath Kelley, age 45 of Ashland, KY formerly of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Hilton Head, SC. Jason was born on March 14, 1977 in Sewanee to DeWayne Kelley and Phyllis Kelley. Jason graduated from Franklin County High School in 1995. After high school he attended Motlow Community College and obtained his associate degree in Nursing, he would then attend MTSU where he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Jason was employed in the Cardiac ICU at Vanderbilt until he started college at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. After graduation, he worked at various places including Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY and eventually he moved to Ashland, KY to work for King’s Daughters Medical Center as a CRNA, where he was currently employed. Jason enjoyed spending time on the water, kayaking and scuba diving. He was an avid collector of Star War collectables and he also enjoyed superhero comics and movies. Jason was the most kindhearted person who loved animals, especially his English Bulldog, Pepper. He will be remembered as a selfless, smart, and funny guy. Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents, William D. Kelley, Lucille Ellis and Billy Tomes; aunt, Cindy Kelley and uncle, Mitch Kelley. He is survived by his parents, DeWayne (Diane) Kelley and Phyllis Kelley; grandmother, June Tomes; fiancé, Kayla Norris; bonus children, Hadlei, Lleyton, and Isla Norris; step-sister, Jenny (Steve)Lynn Apple; step-brother, Michael (Kim) Ruder; nieces and nephews, Lydia Apple, Seth Apple, Morgan Apple, Sydney Apple, and Henry Ruder; uncle, Van Kelley and Bill (Ann) Tomes; aunt, Carrie Kelley Christie; first cousin, Amber Christie; best friends, Ky Brazelton, Kyle Woodall, Ashleigh Adkins and Kristin Stone; and beloved dog, Pepper. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 8:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 First Ave, NW Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-2222
