James Isaac Kelley age 89, a resident of Elba, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Elba on Sunday, January 4, 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kit Johnson and Mr. Galen McWaters officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Elba on Sunday, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Elba, 606 Simmons Street, Elba, AL 36323.
James was an faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Elba and actively served in the Elba Lions Club for many years. He will be remembered for his dedicated service with the National Security Group where he worked for over four decades.
He is survived by his Wife - Dorothy Kelley, Elba, AL, Step-Son - Jeffrey Todd Norris, Dothan, AL, along with his step grandson - Evan Adams Norris also of Dothan, Alabama.
Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Matthews Kelley, by his son, James Matthew "Buster" Kelley, along with his parents, Fannie and Dewey Kelley.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Kelley family.