Jay Moore Kelley, 78, gained his wings on June 28, 2022. He was born on April, 7 1944 in Lenoir City, and was the son of Jess and Bessie (Moore) Kelley.
He married his sweetheart, Wanda Smith, before becoming a Journeyman Wireman out of IBEW Local #760 in Knoxville, TN, and traveled the states before settling back in his hometown of Lenoir City. He loved playing his guitar, being with his family, and always helping others. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Geraldine and brothers, JR and Calvin.
Jay is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda (Smith) Kelley; daughters, Wanda Faye Isbell of Lenoir City and Rebecca Giles (Bruce) of Loudon; grandkids: Erica Phibbs (Andy), Ashley Mitchell, Robby Giles (Aly), Jesi Dutton (Jake), Kaitlyn Mourfield (Jake), and Kourtni “Koko” Giles (Nicole); great-grandkids: Brittany, Noah “Bugsy,” Bailey, Blayke, Jocelyn, Aubrie, Ripp, Sutton, Boone, and Zeke; special brothers-in-law, Eddie and Danny Smith, who he raised as sons; special sister, Gwen Williams; brothers: Billy, Doug (Bonnie), Johnny (Rita), and Ronnie; sisters, Joy Gibson and Beverly Rice; special sisters-in-law, Shirley and Pat; special friends, Deborah Richardson and Joy Schrock; his loving companions, Max and Gizmo; along with many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends will 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 1st at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Taylor Adams and Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 9:30 Saturday morning and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 10 a.m. graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. clickfuneralhome.com
