Rickey Kelley, 72, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. He was a devoted member of East Nashville General Baptist Church, where he enjoyed teaching Bible lessons and reading the Bible daily. Rickey also had a great love for the outdoors, spending his free time camping and kayaking, activities that brought him great joy.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Edith Bogle; his sister, Joann Leeper; and his brother, Bubba Watson.
Rickey is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Vicky Kelley; his children, Jason (Melissa) Kelley, Jennifer (Brandon Sr.) Pewitt, Joseph (Tiffany) Kelley, and Michelle Kelley; and his cherished grandchildren, Austin, Kylee, Ashlyn, Zack, Madison, Bailey, Brandon Jr., Everleigh, Joe, Dorian, and Jada. He also leaves behind his siblings, Bobby Kelley, Tina Whited, and Donald Watson; his mother-in-law, Shirley Warner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will all miss him.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
This obituary was published by Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home – Nashville Chapel.
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