He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Emma Jean Kelly of Starkville, MS; four sons: Jessie Kelly, Jr., of West Point, MS; Eddie Kelly of McComb, MS; Leon Kelly of West Point, MS; Carl Kelly of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Cressie Kelly, Danielle Williams both of Starkville, MS; Dianne Ewing of Memphis, TN; three sisters: Gracie Young, Hattie Cromwell both of Starkville, MS; and Lily Randle of Starkville, MS; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; 16 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.