James “Jimmy” Kelly, 70, of Donahue, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, assisted the family.
Per his request cremation has been accorded and a private family memorial was held. Burial was in Allen’s Grove Cemetery, Donahue. Memorials may be made to the Donahue Fire Department.
James Robert Kelly was born Oct. 2, 1955, in Davenport, to James Daniel and Marian Dorothy (Marti) Kelly.
Prior to his retirement, Jimmy had been an auto body tech for Lindle Auto Sales.
He loved to go fishing and work on cars.
Those left to honor his memory include his son, James G. (Jodie) Kelly of Chicago; brothers Delbert “DC” Kelly of Donahue, and Richard Kelly of Davenport; sister Ruth Ann (Rick) Castel of Davenport; nieces and nephews Casey Kelly, Tim Kelly, Nick Kelly, Nicole Kelly, Brittney Kelly, and Alexis Kelly.
His parents preceded him in death.
Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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