PHONE: (972) 562-2601 James Casey Kelleher July 12, 1982 - August 3, 2008 James Casey Kelleher of Austin, Texas, formerly of McKinney, Texas, passed away August 3, 2008 in Houston, Texas. He was born July 12, 1982, in Irving, Texas, the son of Kraig David and Kay (Griffin) Kelleher. Kay Kelleher died shortly after James was born. He was raised by Kraig and his second wife, a loving mother to James, Sandra Reneé Frederick. After they too passed away, James was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Dan and Karen Brooks of Melissa, Texas. James was a college student who attended both Collin County Community College and University of Memphis. He was a member of Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving. He is survived by his family, Dan, Karen, Amanda, Travis and Mason Brooks of Melissa, Texas; grandparents, Betty and Carroll Davis of Temple, Texas, Pattie and Hollis Griffin of Forney, Texas, R.E. Frederick of Cedar Hill, Texas, Jerald and Ruth Brooks of Pueblo, Colorado, and Nancy Brooks of McKinney, Texas; and aunts and uncles, Amy Edwards and her family of New Braunfels, Texas, Deborah Ferretti and her family of Georgetown, Texas, Donna Deaton and her family of Burleson, Texas, Cindy Clounch and her family of Tool, Texas, Holly Smith and her family of Forney, Texas, Tamara Bass and her family of Arlington, Texas, David Brooks and his family of McGregor, Texas, Dr. Duane Brooks and his family of Houston, Texas, and Darin Brooks and his family of Houston, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents; grandfather, James Francis Kelleher, and grandmother, Louise Frederick. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Thursday evening at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008, at 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church of McKinney with Dr. Jeff Warren and Dr. Duane Brooks officiating. A graveside service is scheduled at 4:00 PM on Friday at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton, Texas, where James will be laid to rest beside his birth mother Kay Griffin Kelleher. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, www.madd.org and First Baptist Church of McKinney. Memorials Dan, Karen and family, We were so sad to hear of the loss of your precious
nephew. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you! JACK AND DENICE BURNSIDE WEBB, AUGUST 9, 2008 Dan, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew. I heard the news today, I apologize for not being able to attend the visitation or funeral. Your family will be in my prayers. AMANDA KENDRICK, AUGUST 8, 2008 We are friends of Carroll & Berry Davis, James' grandparents. ALAN & LINDA WELTY, AUGUST 8, 2008 Dan, Karen, Amanda, Travis, and Mason, My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you in the coming months. I pray that God will cloak you in his arms and give you all the comfort that you need. Love you guys, Laurie HUbert LAURIE HUBERT, AUGUST 8, 2008 May you all trust that the Lord makes no mistakes and that He is watching over you all during this time of bereavement. My family and I are praying for your family and we are asking that each one of you be given comfort for your loss. "Phillipians 4:13" God Bless. PAMELA R. MCGARITY, AUGUST 7, 2008 Betty, Carroll, and family, We are so saddened by your loss; you are so much in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we cannot be where you are to convey our sympathy to you. God bless all of you. JONNIE AND CHUCK GENDRON, AUGUST 7, 2008 Betty Anne, Carroll and family, Thinking of you especially right now as you're at the visitation and for the service tomorrow. The Lord is with you as you grieve. Praying He will comfort you with tender care and compassion. ELEANA COOLEY, BELTON, AUGUST 7, 2008 We are deeply saddened by your loss. We're praying for you all. In His Love, the Hartman's RICH HARTMAN, AUGUST 7, 2008 Dan, Karen, Amanda, Travis, and Mason, My family and I will continue praying for each of you in the days, weeks, and months to come. We love you and
mourn with you during your time of loss. BRENDA MILLER AND MICHAEL, AUGUST 7, 2008 Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about James. The whole family has had so much loss. I am thinking & praying for your family. My contact info. is 720 Angostura Ln. Wimberley Tx. 78676 GINA PERRETTA MCKINNEY, AUGUST 7, 2008 Amy, Karen, Betty, and Carroll, I am so sorry for your loss. My mother Betty Slack informed me from the story in the Temple newspaper. Please know that our family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Amy, I live near Ft. Worth and can be reached at 817 572-7400 or asaldridge@flash.net and would love to hear from you. If there is anything I can do for you please just let me know. May God bless you. Amy Slack Aldridge AMY SLACK ALDRIDGE, AUGUST 6, 2008 James Casey was a fine, young man that lived life to the fullest in the time he was given. We know he will be greatly missed. With all our sympathy and love, Jacqueline, James, Chandra, and Ariel. JACQUELINE TUCKER, AUGUST 6, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. ERNEST AND TERRI LYNCH, AUGUST 6, 2008 Dan and Karen, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. MINDY MURPHY, AUGUST 6, 2008 Dan and Karen, May the Holy Spirit bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time. We will lift your families up in prayer. ROBIN AND ALAN UPCHURCH, AUGUST 6, 2008 I cannot express how sad I am to hear about the loss of James Casey. Sandra was my best friend for many years, and I had the opportunity to basy sit James when he was young. We went to the zoo, to movies and played in the yard. I have the most precious pictures of him from those times, and he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies go out to all his family, many of whom I remember from those days. STACY REID, AUGUST 6, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for your entire family during this time. JEFF AND KIM HEATON, AUGUST 6, 2008 Our deepest sympathy to James's family, especially Betty Ann, Karen and Amy. Our thoughts are with you all. Jim and Jan JIM AND JAN LUNDBECK, AUGUST 6, 2008 I unfortunately never got to meet James but if he was anything like the rest of the "Griffin" family I am sure he was a great person and will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you all. STEPHANIE & JASON HOLLINS, AUGUST 6, 2008 I haven't seen James since we lost Sandra, but I thought of him often, seeing him in my mind a young Kraig with Kay's eyes. I know he grew to be an amazing young man nurtured by those around him who loved him so. My heart goes out to his family and friends, and my prayers are with you all. MARGARET LONSFORD, AUGUST 6, 2008 There is little one can say at a time like this, but we wanted you to know the we are thinking of all of you. Your sorrow is shared by everyone who knew and loved "Little James." Please accept our heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow. George and Betty GEORGE & BETTY COLEMAN, AUGUST 6, 2008 Our deepest condolences to Debb and Alan, and all the family. JOHN AND LINDA RUSCITO, AUGUST 6, 2008 I was so saddened to hear of the loss of James Casey. I used to work with Dr. Kelleher (Sandra)at the dental office in Irving. Jamed was just a young little boy then. I watched him grow up to be a great young man. Even though I have not seen him in recent years, I thought of him, Sandra, and Kraig often. I know your hearts are broken, but he is now reunited with all his parents. Karen, God bless you and your family for being James' family after Sandra's passing. I will keep all of you in my prayers. CHERYL VAN METER, AUGUST 6, 2008 Thinking of the family during this trying time. We send our thoughts and
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