James R. (Jim) Kelley passed away in McKinney, Texas on June 27, 2020. Jim was born in Temple, Texas to parents, J.W. (Red) and Radell Kelley on August 1, 1935. He graduated from Temple High School in 1953 and later graduated from Southwest Texas State College.
Jim retired from the Social Security Administration in 1995 after serving 34 years. He was known for his "can do" attitude. As a result, he advanced throughout various levels of the administration. As an example, he worked closely with the leaders of the Navajo Nation to establish sites throughout the reservation to make Social Security more accessible to the pueblos. Jim received the Commissioner's Citation for his success. Another example, he served as the national training coordinator for over 1300 Social Security offices nationwide. Jim's last assignment was as the manager of the Oak Cliff Social Security Office. Jim married Jean Abney Hynes in 1984.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; son, James P. Kelley; daughter, Amy Jones Rider and husband, Matthew; stepson, Michael Hynes and wife, Robin; stepdaughter, Melissa Hynes; grandchildren, Austin Hynes, Christopher Kelley, Travis Rider and Kelly Rider; brother, Denny Kelley and wife, Rita. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services planned at this time.