James M. Kellison, age 89, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin daughters, Ballinda and Malinda; sons-in-law, Gary Ball, Conrad Hayes and Thomas Cornell; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Kellison; children, Carol Blackburn, and husband, Jeff, Phyllis Cornell, Sandra Farthing, and husband, Duane, Brenda Kellison, Debra Hayes, James Kellison, and wife, Ana, Luther Kellison, and Sue Horn, and Dwight Kellison, and wife, Tiffany; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Erma McClund; a brother, Eba Kellison, and wife, Pat; and nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends June 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral service is June 26 at 10 a.m. at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Glen Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.
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