Graveside services for James "Sam" Kelley, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Frank Aragon officiating.

Mr. Kelly was born April 25, 1941 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Johnny Lee Kelley and Rebecca Ann (Hickman) Kelley, and passed away July 21, 2020 in Lufkin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Hunter Kelley.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Kelley of Livingston; son, Johnny Kelley and wife, Stormy of Coldspring; son, Edward "Peter" Kelley of Livingston; daughter, Martha Cooper and husband, Martin of Livingston; grandchildren, Kristina Sumpter and husband, Chris of Spring, Justin White and wife, Samantha of Livingston, Daniel Kelley and wife, Kaitlyn of Point Blank, and Blake Campbell of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Evielyn Sumpter, Abel Sumpter, Waylon Kelley, Townes White, Hayes Campbell, and Vivian Campbell; and sister, Rosie Wiggins of Livingston; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Justin White, Daniel Kelley, Chris Sumpter, Blake Campbell, Owney Ray Wiggins, Doug Young

Honorary Pallbearer: Paul Harrell

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .