Kenneth E. "Kelly" Jury

Kenneth E. “Kelly” Jury, age 88 of Forest, died Sunday Feb. 14, 2010 at 11: 35 p.m. in Birchaven Village, Findlay. He was born Sept. 22, 1921 in Nevada to the late Floyd L. & Margaret L. (Keller) Jury. He married Lois Jean Poling on Nov. 9, 1949 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 2010. He is survived by 2 daughters Marjorie J. (Neal) Young, Upper Sandusky and Mary L. (Paul) Buchenroth, Florence, SC, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a sister Mildred Amel, Bucyrus. He is preceded in death by a son Michael Jury and a daughter Marilyn J. (Jury) Keating. Kelly was in the armed services from 1943-1946. It was here his love of flying began. Later in life, he enjoyed flying remote-controlled planes with guys at Phillips’ airstrip and found much pleasure in piloting his own planes for many years. He was proud to be an honorary member of The Top of Ohio Pilots Association of Bellefontaine. Kelly was co-owner of the Chat and Chew Restaurant in Forest and K and K Trailer Sales. He also owned and operated a Marathon truck route for many years until his retirement in 1980. His last business venture was as co-owner of Custom Probe Company. Mr. Jury was a member of, Kenton Moose Lodge and Forest American Legion Post #259. Kelly was a proud 60 year member of the Masons, and the Elks where he eagerly engaged in his passion for playing cards. He was a member of the Forest Auxiliary Police as well. His credo was to do good deeds whenever and wherever possible and try to learn something new each day. Kelly looked on the bright side of life. His upbeat, positive, never-give-up attitude, which he shared with his buddies at the Tree Town Roundtable, will be missed by friends and family alike. Funeral services will be held Wed. Feb. 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Clark Shields Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Hueston Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 12:30 until time of services on Wed. Feb. 17, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To share a memory or send a condolence visit www.shieldsfh.com.

Kenneth E. "Kelly" Jury

February 14, 2010