Fenton J. Kelley

Fenton J. Kelley, 94, passed away Friday morning Dec. 20, 2019. He was a long time resident of Fairfield Glade, Tennesee and a resident of Good Samaritans for the past three years. He was born in Martinsville, Illinois, to John and Rose Kelley. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Billie Kelley; daughter, Tina Ward of Fairfield Glade; son, Stephen Kelley of Tiffin; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Fenton was involved in production and management all of his working career for Allis Chalmers, Bendix Corporation and ITT Corporation. His last position was as President and General Manager of ITT Abrasives Division in Tiffin. After retirement he worked as a consultant for several years for ITT in various parts of the country as well as several corporations in Tiffin. While in Tiffin, he was active in Rotary, a member of Grinding Wheel Institute, serving as President for two years and on the Board of the Betty Jane Rehabilitation Center, serving as President for two years. He was a member of American Production and Inventory Control Society, active in Junior Achievement, United Way and a member of Mohawk Golf Club. In Fairfield Glade, he was a member of Fairfield Art Guild, Community Church, serving as Board Facilities Manager, active in Alhambra Shrine and Vice President of Lake Catherine Homeowners Association. His hobbies included candle holder making, being shown on a Martha Stewart's magazine cover, golfing, reading and most importantly, watching over and guiding his family. A celebration of life will take place in the Spring at FFG Community Church with his ashes buried in the church Columbarium.