Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Jerry Oneail Kelley, age 77, of Fairmount, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon Hospital, Calhoun, Georgia. Jerry was born January 15, 1947 in Canton, Georgia to Garvin Oneail Kelley and Mary Aline Watkins. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Geneva West; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Glenda Crook; and nephew, Noah West. Jerry grew up in and around Smyrna and Atlanta working at several places, including Burger Chef, Lee Plant and retiring from Lockheed Martin with 33 years of service. He was an avid collector of many things - books, sports cards and models, coins, and old toys. His pride and joy is his 1966 Marina Blue Chevelle SS that he bought brand new off the showroom floor at Holcomb Chevrolet in Canton, Georgia. Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Joyce West Kelley; uncle and aunt, LeRol and Jackie Watkins; father-in-law, Raymond West; in-laws, Faye and Phillip Gibson, Vickie and Travis Childers, Ben and Donna West; lifelong friends, Gary and Trenie Stewart; nephews, Wesley Crook, David West, Liam and Gibson Scott; and niece, Jennifer Scott. A host of cousins and other relatives also survive. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to East Damascus Baptist Church in care of Wayne Young or Gary Waters. The family requests that no food be brought to the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Jason Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in the East Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gibson Scott, Liam Scott, David West, Ben West, Travis Childers, Wesley Crook, and Todd Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Stewart, Phillip Gibson, and LeRol Watkins. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation for the love and support and medical care received from the staff of Advent Health Gordon and Homespun Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.