James "Luke" O'Kelley
March 5, 1943 ~ January 15, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJames Luther “Luke” O’Kelley, 76, of Asheville, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at his residence.
Born in Buncombe County to the late James L., Sr. and Clara Galloway O’Kelley, he was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn O’Kelley Waycaster.
Surviving is his wife, Cheryl Roe O’Kelley, and sister-in-law, Angela Roe of Weaverville.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Beverly Hills Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Billy King officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Edneyville.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society of Asheville, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC, 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: January 20, 2020 1:00 pm - July 16, 2025 2:00 pm
Beverly Hills Baptist Church
777 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-4623
Funeral Service: January 20, 2020 2:00 pm
Beverly Hills Baptist Church
777 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-4623
Cheryl, my sympathy to you in the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Alton Connor
Alton,
Thank you. So much for your kind expression of sympathy.in the loss of my husband. I know that my husband is with the Lord, and that He will comfort me.
Bat wishes,
Cheryl OKelley
We have known Luther for many years. May God comfort your hearts at this time. We are praying for the family.