Hugh Dana O'Kelley
September 3, 1935 ~ December 20, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Hugh Dana O'Kelley, 74, of Hemphill Rd., Asheville, died on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late James McKinley and Lillie Medford O'Kelley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Larry O'Kelley, by his sisters, Edna and Marjorie, and his brothers, Bruce and Dewey James.
Mr. O'Kelley had retired from Communications Instruments Inc., where he worked as an inspector. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Roth, of Asheville; son, James Dana O'Kelley and wife Linda, of Fairview; and sister, Ruth Sosebee, of Clarksville, GA; and granddaughters, Brandi, Jessica, and Kaitlin.
A funeral service for Mr. O'Kelley will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, in Black Mountain, with military honors performed by the Buncombe Co. Veterans Council Memorial Team. Interment will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery.
Jimmy, Linda, Patty, and girls: Papa Hugh was family to us just as he was to you. This is a hard time, but our prayers are with you all. We love you and are here if you need anything.
We just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless. Love, Jimmy, Lisa, Jeremy and Stevanie
Jimmy, Linda and family I want to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. It is a most difficult time and my prayers are with you. Love You All.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss and if we can do anything for you, let us know.
Jim and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Jimmy,Linda & girls we are sorry for your loss and our loss as well. Hugh was family to us too. We will get through this difficult time as we always do…as a family. We love you all.
We are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. Revelations 21:4
speaks of a time when sorrow will be a thing of the past. I hope this message brings
you a measure of hope. Please take care of yourselves.
Sincerely
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. I only knew Mr. Hugh for just about a year as he was a frequent visitor to the flea market where we would chat and became friends. What a nice man he was and will be missed. Semper Fi
Jim,Linda, Patti and families:
You all are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. We love you all.
Jim, Linda & Family, Patti & Kaitlin I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hugh was a Good man.