OBITUARY

 Ronald Martin O’Kelley, age 79, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on April 12, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1945, in Warner Robins, Georgia, to the late Nettie Rose Toller and the late Jimmy Martin O’Kelley. Preceding Ronnie in death is his sister, the late Sandra Gregg.

Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that was a treasure to anyone that ever met him! He was an active church member at First Baptist Church of Social Circle (serving as the church’s auto tech for their sound system for some 20-years) and worked as an entrepreneur where he owned auto parts businesses (retiring from O’Kelley’s Auto Supply). Following retirement, he dedicated several years to volunteering at a local organization, Faith in Serving Humanity. He also enjoyed helping others, working in his barn, and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving Ronnie is his loving wife, Carolyn Jones O’Kelley; daughters, Tammy Fay Marlowe (Allen) and Tiffany Rose Calloway (Brian); grandchildren, Kasey O’Kelley Stephens (Ashley), Katlin Faye Michaels (Avery), Hannah Dawn Marlowe, Brady Michael Calloway, Abigail Rose Calloway; great grandchild, Lawson Duncan Michaels; sister, Linda Cardiff (Ed); sister-in-law, Sara Jones; brother-in-laws, Ronnie Jones (Mitzi), Fred Lyons (Martha) and Dave Gregg as well as many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Social Circle. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation, at 1:00pm, with Pastor Mike Hardy officiating.

Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ronnie O’Kelley may be made to First Baptist Church of Social Circle (Home - First Social Circle) or Faith in Serving Humanity (Service | Faith In Serving Humanity (F.I.S.H.) | United States).