Clifford E. "Buck" Kelley, age 92, of Madison, Fla., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, Jan. 14 , 2021, from his residence after an extended illness.
Buck was the son of Hunter Kelley and Lou Griner Kelley. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Wilmer Kelley, one sister, Lucille "Sister" Revell; son-in-law, Leon Dowdee, Jr.; and grandson, Lee Dowdee.
Buck was a lineman for 46 years and retired from the IBEW Union # 756. Buck was good at working with his hands and would help family or friends in need. His faith, family and friends were most important in his life. Buck was of the Baptist faith and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Buck was survived by his wife of 72 years, Jewel Smith Kelley, of Madison; a son, Richard Kelley (Karen) of Ormond Beach, Fla.; his daughter, Vickie Sherrard (Joe) of Madison; and Diane Dowdee of Ormond Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church in Madison, Fla. Interment followed at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service.
T.J. Beggs Jr. & Sons Funeral Home Madison Florida served the family. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at beggsfuneral.com.