James (Jim) Edward Kelly passed away peacefully at his home in Sacramento,
California, on July 28, 2025. James (Jim) was born on March 1, 1943, and raised in San Diego California, where he graduated from San Diego High School. He served two tours of duty in the United State Marine Corps, after his military service, he returned to San Diego and went on to retire from the San Diego Police Department.
He and his wife, Donna J. Lee, moved to Sacramento in 2001. In retirement, Jim
and Donna enjoyed cruises and adventures around the world. Jim was also an
avid golfer.
Donna preceded him in death in 2020.
James is survived by his son James Edward Kelly II (Naipua), five grandchildren, two sisters; Mavis Speed and Joyce Darlene Lambert, brother Willie Godin (Bobbie), and many dear friends in both San Diego and Sacramento, especially Richard Johnson and James Briggs of Sacramento.
