Funeral services for Dr. James Turner Kelley of Rixeyville who died early Friday morning, December 22, at the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Kibler where he was spending the winter, were conducted on Sunday afternoon, December 24, from the St. John's Reformed Church (the church of his faith) in Shenandoah County, near Mt. Jackson. His pastor, the Rev. W. T. Hartsell officiated and was assisted by his former pastors, Rev Harry Behrens and Rev. Benj. K. Hay, who bore testimony of the life lived by Dr. Kelley, one of faith, courage and integrity.

Dr. Behrens spoke of Dr. Kelley as being a rugged man, whose life was backed by a Christian faith beginning his career as a school-teacher. His dynamic life put an ambition in the hearts of his pupils a desire to live a more zealous life.

The hymn, "Abide With Me." which was a favorite and personally requested by Dr. Kelley, was read by Mr. Hay and also sung during the services.

The interment was made in the family section of the St. John's cemetery by the side of his wife, Mrs. Mary Miller Kelley, with an unusually large assemblage of friends and relatives present from the entire countryside.

After his career of teaching school for a number of years, he became ambitious to take up the study of medicine and for many years made a great contribution to the community life of Shenandoah County where he had built up a large practice.

During his career as a doctor, his ambition to do things carried him into the orchard business and was spoken of as one of the pioneers, who grew some very large orchards; one of which is now owned by Senator Harry Byrd of Winchester. In 1919 he purchased the 50 acre farm located from Rixeyville from Otis R. Thornhill, moving there some years later.

The deceased was a son of the late O'Brien Kelley of Sigo, Ireland and the late Susan Frye Kelley of Shenandoah County. He was born near Orkney Springs, known as Kelley Springs Shenandoah County and is survived by four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Perry D. Baker of Mt. Jackson; Mrs. L. A. Kibler of Rixeyville; Mrs. Jacob H. Andes of Grottoes; Mrs. Walter H. Lonas of Culpeper; O'Brien Kelley of Timberville; Turner A Kelley of Culpeper and Charles Kelley, a nephew, whom he had raised from infancy. Two brothers, Nehemiah Kelley of Mt. Jackson and Frank Kelley of Winchester.

The grandsons serving as pallbearers were Allen Lonas, O'Brien Kelley, John Andes, Elwood Baker, Orville Kibler and Andrew Baker.

The beautiful profusion of floral tributes were carried by his granddaughters, and great granddaughters.