James Charles Kelsay, 77, of Russell Springs, KY died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. He was born May 23, 1944 in Adair County, KY to the late James Lester and Elzora Corbin Kelsay.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Fulkerson and 2 great-grandchildren.
He retired after 29 years with the Edinburgh, Indiana Police Department, a former firefighter and EMT in Edinburgh, attended Calvary Baptist Church and was currently employed by Stephens Pipe and Steel.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Lisa D. Sipes Kelsay of Russell Springs, KY
1 daughter: Pamela Sizemore (Gilbert) of Columbus, Indiana
2 sons: Steven Kelsay (Olga) of Taylorsville, Indiana and Shawn (Whitney) Kelsay of Columbus, Indiana
2 step-children: Jeremy Coffey of Russell Springs, KY and Sunshine (Ray) Williams of Fairland, Indiana
3 brothers: Albert Eugene Kelsay (Mindy) of Edinburgh, Indiana, Joe Todd Butler of Russell Springs, KY and David L. Butler of Columbia, KY
13 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren
Several other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating
Burial: Freedom Cemetery
Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Thursday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
