of Gainesville, GA

June 28, 1949 - June 11, 2018

Jimmie Dean Kelley, age 68, recently of Gainesville, GA and a former resident of Mountain Home, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1949 in Marshal, AR and raised in Central New Jersey where he graduated from Piscataway High School. He is predeceased by his beloved parents Cecil ''Buster'' D. and Norma R. Kelley and grandparents Truman and Julia Belle Kelley of Big Flat, AR.
Jimmie served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and went on to open and operate The Raintree Restaurant and The Elbow Room in Mountain Home. He attended the University of Arkansas where he studied architecture. Jimmie enjoyed painting, architecture, and designing and building many residential homes in Mountain Home. He particularly enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed but remembered for his unique and endearing sense of humor.
Jimmie is survived by three children: Justin Kelley (Amber) of Columbia, SC, Jason Kelley (Jessica Cornett) of The Colony, TX, and Rebecca Tyson (Chad) of Lovettsville, VA; four grandchildren: Jackson Kelley, Isabelle Kelley, Alexandra Kelley, and Wyatt Kelley.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 11 AM at Big Flat Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.

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