KELLY JAMES B

CPT James "Jim" B. Kelly was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/14/2002 at the age of 66.8
Pensacola, FL
Flight Class 59-7
Date of Birth 08/04/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/25 AVN 25 INF in 67
Call sign in Vietnam LITTLE BEAR
This information was provided by Brian G. Foote

More detail on this person: After a long illness.James B. Kelly, 66, of Pensacola, died Tuesday afternoon May 14, 2002, after a lengthy illness.

Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 4, 1935. He graduated from Marion Military Institute in 1956, earned his Bachelor Degree at the University of Alabama in 1958. He later earned his masters degree in History and Counseling from Troy State University. Jim graduated from Flight School in Class ORWAC 59-C7 and served in Vietnam with A Company, 25 Aviation Battalion, 25th Infantry Division earning the Distinguished Flying Cross among other decorations.

Jim was First Vice President with Morgan Stanley, a member of the Tiger Club, Pensacola North Rotary Club, the Pensacola Yacht Club and he was an avid boater. Jim also served on the board of the Pensacola Favor House and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Monette Kelly: son Chris Kelly (Sharyn), of Pensacola; daughter, Shannon S Ferra, of Clearwater Beach, FL and three grandchildren; Asher, Hannah and Annie Kelly.

From: Brian G. Foote, President, Rocky Mountain Chapter VHPA

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024