James Wesley Kellum, 72, of Timpson, Texas passed away athis home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. 

 

James was born on February 25, 1943 to hisparents, Wesley Wayne Kellum  and DonnieDelia Broseh Kellum. 

 

Funeral services for James will take place Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.  Brother Eric Pledger will officiate.  Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

 

Visitation for James will be on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson. 

 

James was born in the community of Silas, Texas.  He lived in Silas his whole life. He attended Timpson High School. He owned Kellum Logging and cut timber for the area formany, many years before retiring.   

 

During his life he enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors.  Fishing andhunting were among his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.  James was a faithful member of the Mt. OliveBaptist Church. 

 

James is survived by his loving wife, Judy.  They met on a blind date arranged by one ofhis cousins.  On May 21, 1994, they weremarried.  He is also survived by his son Joshua Kellum and his wife, Candace; daughter, Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Terry; step-sons Ritchie Arnold and James Arnold and his wife, Donna;step-daughters Michele Cheavens and January Turner and her husband Steven;grandchildren Jessica, Jaycee, Travis, Jeramie, Janna, Bradlee, T.J., David,Chasity, Ashley, Nadina, River, Jordan, Michael, Jace, Piper, Zachary, Jacoband Addison, as well as four great grandchildren. 

 

James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister DonnaStone and one grandson Jonathan Kellum.

 

Pallbearers for James will be Jessie Pipes, Joe Pledger, Mike Pledger, Chris Pate, Larry Malloy and Phillip Baker.

 

Honorary pallbearers will be Bubba Arnold, Ritchie Arnoldand Steven Turner. 

 

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