Fenton J. Kelley Obituary (2019

Fenton J. Kelley, age 94, passed away Fri. morning Dec. 20, 2019. He was a long time resident of Fairfield Glade, TN and a resident of Good Samaritans for the past 3 years. Fenton was born in Martinsville IL to John and Rose Kelley. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Billie Kelley, Daughter Tina Ward, also of Fairfield Glade, Son Stephen Kelley of Tiffin, OH. , 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was involved in production and management all of his working career for Allis Chalmers, the Bendix Corporation and IIT Corporation. His last position was as President and General Manager of ITT Abrasives Division in Tiffin OH. After retirement he worked as a consultant for several years for ITT in various parts of the country as well as several corporations in Tiffin. While in Tiffin, he was active in Rotary, a member of the Grinding Wheel Institute, serving as President for 2 years, on the Board of the Betty Jane Rehabilitation Center, serving as President for 2 years. He was a member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society, active in Junior Achievement, United Way and a member of Mohawk Golf Club. In Fairfield Glade, he was a member of the Fairfield Art Guild, the Community Church, serving as Board Facilities Manager, active in the Alhambra Shrine and Vice President of the Lake Catherine Homeowners Association. His hobbies included Candle holder making, being shown in Martha Stewarts magazine cover, golfing, reading, and most importantly, watching over and guiding his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:30 AM at FFG Community Church with his ashes buried in the church Columbarium.