James Robert Kegley

DIANA: A Celebration of Life Service for James Robert Kegley, 73, of Diana will be held at 4:30 P.M., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel, with Chaplain Shiles Hubbell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. He passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Gilmer.

James was born December 2, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Rex and Henrietta Kegley. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked at Lone Star Steel where he was a truck driver for many years.

James is survived by his loving wife; Martha Kegley, son and daughter-in-law: Carl and Angela Kegley, daughter and son-in-law: Sheila and Scott Hill, brother and sister-in-law: Donnie and Carol Kegley, sister: Susie Reese, grandchildren: Ashley Gilliam, Cacie Kegley and Jaselyn Hill, and great-grandchild: Graciejo Gilliam.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter: Cristi Nicole Kegley.

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