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Reverend Terence Eugene Kelsay, 81, Adair County, KY (1932-2013)

He grew up in Columbia, KY, where he is remember with the highest regard. He was the son of the late Samuel and Hazel Kelsay. His wife of 56 years, Sarah Kelsay, survives. He leaves 11 direct living descendants. He attended Columbia, KY public schools. He was a school teacher in Kentucky and in Florida at Central Florida Community College. He had retired from the Department of Corrections where he was an educational counselor. He enjoyed painting in oil and watercolor, writing, traveling, reading and antiquing. His family gave him great joy. He was the founding missioner and loyal member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Belleview, FL. He graduated from the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky and served at churches in Kentucky, Texas and Florida.
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The Reverend Terence Eugene Kelsay, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

The family will receive friends at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, 910 E Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL, Monday, January 6, 2014 from 4pm-6pmCT/5pm-7pmET. A memorial service will be held at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 5750 SE 115th Street, Belleview, FL, with the Rev. Tim Nunez officiating. Interment to follow immediately in the church memorial garden. Reception will follow in the parish hall of the church.



Reverend Terence Eugene Kelsay, 81, Adair County, KY (1932-2013)

He was born June 24, 1932. He was the son of late Samuel and Hazel Cravens Kelsay of Columbia, KY. He died Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in Ocala, Marion County, FL, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 7 days.

Mr. Kelsay had lived in Ocala since 1968, moving here from Kentucky. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Air Force.

He was a school teacher in Kentucky and in Florida at Central Florida Community College. He had retired from the Department of Corrections where he was an educational counselor. He enjoyed painting in oil and watercolor, writing, traveling, reading and antiquing. His family gave him great joy.

He was the founding missioner and loyal member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Belleview, FL. He graduated from the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky and served at churches in Kentucky, Texas and Florida.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Hazel Cravens Kelsay and a brother, Ronald Kelsay. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sarah Kelsay, and the following:
  • Children: John (Donna) Kelsay, Ocala, FL; and Margaret Campbell, Scottsville, Kentucky.

  • Five grandchildren

  • And four great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.

Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, Florida.

Obituary information courtesy Sue Cravens Stivers and Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home.


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