James "Jim" Robert Kelsey, 80, Hamilton, Mo., passed away on October 22, 2016, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, in Hamilton. Jim lived in Hamilton since 1978.

Jim as born in Kirkwood, Mo., on August 29, 1936, to August Robert and Mary T. (Fritsch) Kelsey. He was a graduate of the Eugene Coyle High School in Kirkwood and had attended college. Jim served our country in the United States Air Force in the late 1950's.

Jim worked as a police officer for the cities of Kirkwood and Manchester, Mo., and also was a truck driver for Crete Trucking. He was a member of the VFW in Crestwood, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters-Hazel, Peggy, and Francie; and 1 brother-Gus.

He married Jackie Stout on August 20, 1960, in Kirkwood. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors: Children-Donna Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; James (Michelle) Kelsey, Breckenridge, Mo.; and John Kelsey, St. Joseph, Mo.
Brother-Joseph (Doreen) Kelsey, Kirkwood; Sister-Barbara Laudeman, Kirkwood; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Cremation was entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, Mo.

A memorial service and inurnment at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at Higginsville, Mo., will both be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.