James Kerley

Jimmy Kerley, 77, Hobart, OK, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Hobart, OK. He was born May 10, 1935 in Dill City, OK to James and Mamie (Howard) Kerley. He was a graduate from Dill City High School and a member of the Baptist Church. Jimmy married LaDonna Wood on November 11, 1953. He farmed most of his life and then raised and registered cattle for the past 10 years. He lived in Paris, TX for the past 10 years and moved to Hobart, OK a year ago. He loved to be with his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing with his sons.

Survivors include his wife, LaDonna Kerley, Hobart, OK.
4 sons, J. Michael Kerley and wife, Lori, Lubbock, TX.
Greg D. Kerley and wife, Beth, Woodlands, TX.
Robert P. Kerley and wife, Chulei, Birmingham, AL.
David D. Kerley and wife, Jennifer, Hobart, OK.
1 daughter, Cynthia Fryman, Paris, TX.
16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren

3 sisters,Deloris Maddox, Cordell, OK.
Juanice Knight, McCloud, OK.
Ann Coogan, Idabel, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Terry Kerley, 1 sister, El Wanda Neeley, and great-granddaughter, Katherine.


Officiating: Rev. Weegie Williams

Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday August 11, 2012
South Burns Cemetery in Dill City, OK. under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, OK.