Frank Matthew Kelley

Funeral services for Frank Matthew Kelley, age 94, of Clarkesville will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. Rev. Wesley Purcell and Rev. Michael Rogers will officiate with interment to follow the service in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Kelley died, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his residence.

Born September 2, 1917 in Franklin County, Georgia, Mr. Kelley was the son of the late William T. and Pearl Allen Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a United States Army Veteran and received numerous awards and citations including the United States Army Silver Star while with the 30th Infantry Division, the Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 bronze battle stars, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Kelley retired as a truck driver with Inland Fruit Company. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. In addition to his parents Mr. Kelley is preceded in death by his wife Ila Gragg Kelley, sisters Lettie Fulghum and Lois Vansickle, and grand daughter Diane Odom.

Survivors include daughter Linda Lou Womble of Clarkesville, sisters Blanch Sayer of Bowersville and Reba Dearmon of Covington, grandsons Tommy Odom and Curtis Odom of Jones Creek, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 20, 2012, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

Condolences may be sent at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.