Jerome was born on July 8, 1929 in Mooresville, IN and moved to Pensacola, FL in 1958. He was a developer and custom home builder in Pensacola and the surrounding area. Jerome was a charter member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Kelly; granddaughter, Nikki Ellis; grandson, Douglas Henderson; and brother, Irvin Kelly.

Jerome is survived by his children, Janie Wey (Chris), Sherry Peacock, Beverly Henderson (Doug), Michael Kelly (Kathi), Patrick Kelly (Grace), Jeanie Ponder (Mike), Timothy Kelly (Valerie) and Paul Kelly (Laura); 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; as well as 11 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held 5-7pm Friday, January 6, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with a rosary to be prayed at 5:00pm.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Doug Halsema celebrant. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile, AL 36604.