George J. Kelley Jr.

February 21, 1930 - March 1, 2017

George J. Kelley, Jr., age 87, of Barrington, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2017. Predeceased by his parents Rachel (nee Martin) and George J. Kelley, Sr. Beloved husband of Margaret Kelley (nee Fitzgerald). Loving father of Susan (Cliff) Griffiths of Glendora, NJ, David (Lynn) Kelley of Pemberton, NJ, Ronald (Lisa) Kelley of Long Beach, MS, Paul (Beverly) Kelley of Petal, MS, Daniel Kelley of Mobile, AL, and the late George Kelley. Proud grandfather of David Kelley, Jr., Maryanne Holland, Charity Nettles, Melodie Cherry, Rachael DeLeo, Jason Kelley, Jessica Kelley, and Michael Kelley; great-grandfather of Kyle, Taj, Alex, Katelynn, Taliyah, Kadryn, Lamiyah, and one on the way. Dear brother of Bertha Progen, Evelyn Walsh, the late Raymond Kelley and the late Elizabeth Ferrell. George was born in Camden, NJ and was a longtime resident of Gloucester City, before moving to Barrington 7 years ago. He was a 32-year member of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 281, Chews Landing, NJ. Mr. Kelley enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore and at Atsion Lake. He was also an avid animal lover. Visitation will be held on Friday March 10, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ. A prayer service will begin at the funeral home at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Kelley’s name to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com.