GREENVILLE, KY — James Kelly Bard, 89, of Alpharetta, Ga., died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born July 31, 1933, in Graham, to the late Rupert Kelly and Corinne Bard. He was raised in Graham, where he graduated from Graham High School in 1951. He went on to serve in the U. S. Army and later earned an Associate’s Degree from Lain Technical Institute. He was employed by the Whirlpool Corporation where he retired after a 45 year career. More recently, he was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Conyers, Ga. where he served as an elder for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and fellowship with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, D. Faye Bard and his brother, John Elmer Bard.
Survivors include his son, David (Kristie) Bard of Alpharetta, Ga. and his grandson, Ryan Bard of Alpharetta, Ga.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville with Dr. David Fullen officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, burial will follow in Yeargins Chapel Cemetery in Graham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Yeargins Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Gene Courtney, 129 Unity Acres Lane, Graham, KY 42344.