Mr. Grover Dale Kelly, age 84, of LaGrange, passed away on Oct. 23, 2017, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice.  Mr. Kelly was born on Jan. 10, 1933, in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Walter David Kelly and Emma Jones Kelly.

Mr. Kelly proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked for Exide Electronics in Raleigh, North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Grace Buttrum Kelly; brother, William E. Kelly and his wife Helen; several nieces, nephews and extended family.  Cryptside services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Shadowlawn Mausoleum with the Rev. Jerry Buttrum and the Rev. Dan Wooten officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday beginning at noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WellStar West Georgia Hospice at 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, 30240. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.higginsfuneralhomes.com.  Higgins LaGrange Chapel Funeral Home, (706) 884-7117.