Mr. Phillip D. Kelly, age 46, of Climax, died Saturday, February 20, 2010.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Stanley Phillips and Rev. Steve Poppell officiating. Interment with Fireman’s Honors followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Thomas Josey, Wayne Blanton, Chris Wynn, Frank Kay, Jerry Hatcher and Kenny King. Honorary pallbearers were all fireman and employees of Decatur County Public Works.

Phillip was born in Decatur County January 24, 1964, the son of Emmitt Kelly Jr. and Annette Shephard Kelly. He married Pamela Cochran in October 1982. He formerly worked for Ware’s Auto and Farm Supply in Climax and was a supervisor with the Decatur County Public Works. He lived all his life in Decatur County, was of the Baptist faith and was a very important part of the Climax Volunteer Fire Dept. serving as assistant chief and a first responder. His radio name was Climax-2.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Cochran Kelly, Climax; one son, Darryl Ryan Kelly, Climax; parents, Emmitt and Annette Kelly, Climax; two daughters, Christy (Eric) Miller, Bainbridge, LaJonna Renee Cochran, Decatur, AL; one sister Clara Ann (Chad) Robinson, Iron City; two brothers Rick (Jessie) Kelly, Jeff (Marilyn) Kelly, all of Climax; one grandson, James “J.J.” Hines of Bainbridge and several nieces and nephews.

Cox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.