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Jimmy Dean Kelly, Jr.

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Jimmy Dean Kelly Jr., age 52, of Farmington, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born March 21, 1963 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Jimmy Dean Kelly Sr. and Linda Jean West and step-mother Janice Darlene Kelly. He was a 16 year employee of J.B. Hunt in parts and security and was service manager Moore's Tire Company, a very dedicated employee, for 9 years. He had a love for Blazers, especially his K5 Blazer. He was an Arkansas State champion bare bow archer. He was a regional champion speed skater and a national competitor. He was an accomplished country and western two step dancer and he loved rappelling and rock climbing. He loved the outdoors, guns, fishing, hunting and camping, especially trips to White Rock National Forest with Doug and Bill. Their favorite camping spot was known as Friley's. He was the best Daniel Boone there was! He had a huge heart and loved many things and many people and was very close to his family and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Kelly; two daughters, Maranda Kelly of Centerton and Amber Jones Montez of Farmington; two sons, Kyle Jones of Farmington and Cody Lester of Springdale; his father, Jimmy Kelly Sr. of Fayetteville; two sisters, Sherry Thomas of Fayetteville and Rhonda Kelly Duncan of Elkins; a brother, Jason Kelly of Elkins; three grandchildren, Trenton Plack, Rayleigh Montez and Carson Jones and nieces and nephews, Travis Thomas, Scott Reed, Torsha Dixon, Madalynn Kelly and Victoria Jameson Tillman-Kelly. Visitation will be 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Moore's Chapel. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church in Fayetteville followed by burial in Farmington Cemetery, under the direction of Moore's Chapel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Published April 22, 2015

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