John Carlos Kellams

Mr. John Carlos Kellams, age 66, of Brownsville, TN, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Zion Baptist Church, Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Zion Baptist Church. John was preceded in death by his parents: John Devere and Mildred Jones Kellams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Genelda Eagan Kellams, Brownsville, TN, two daughters: Mary Kellams Hopper(Shannon), Brownsville, TN and Jennie Kellams, St. Cloud, FL, a sister: Vicki Mattock, Louisville, KY and two grandchildren: Mamie and Maleah Hopper. Memorials may be sent to: Zion Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, c/o David Brooks, 872 D.T. Williams Rd., Bells, TN 38006 or God’s Greyts Greyhound Group, 7259 Hiawassee Oak Dr., Orlando, FL 32818. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-772-8880 or www.leaandsimmons.com.