Pickens County ScArchives Obituaries.....Kelley, Asbury Ernest  January 25, 1911
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The Pickens Sentinel-Journal, 26 Jan 1911, page 5
Mr. Asbury E. Kelley, a most prominent and substantial citizen of the Hagood's Mill
section of the county, died at his home yesterday, the 25th inst., after a short
illness of dropsy. Mr. Kelley was born in North Carolina in 1832 and in young
manhood he moved to Oconee county and marrying there, his wife being a Miss Watts,
of the Tunnel Hill section. About 40 years ago he moved to Pickens county and early
became identified with every movement looking to the advancement and upbuilding of
the community in which he lived. He contributed largely of his means to the support
of the church and was a great advocate of good educational facilities and for a
great many years served as trustee of the schools in his neighborhood. For a number
of years he managed the Hagood home plantation. He was a member of Porter's Chapel
Methodist and one of the pillars of this institution and his loss will be felt
keenly by the members. His remains will be interred there this evening. Mr. Kelley
leaves a wife and several children besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn
his death. As the clods hide the mortal remains of our friend, we drop a tear in
memory of his upright and faithful walk through life. While he was a gallant
Confederate soldier and in many a fierce battle he has fought his last fight, but he
is able to triumph even over death and can exclaim, "O, death! Where is thy sting?
O, grave! Where is thy victory?" He has fought a good fight, he has kept the faith
and has gone to his eternal reward. Peace to his ashes. To the widow who mourns in
her desolation and the children who cry in their sorrow, we extend heartfelt
sympathies.

Additional Comments:
Mr. Kelley was the oldest child of Zachariah Sullens Kelley and Caroline E. Bird. 

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