James Michael Kelly Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA James Michael Kelly died of Cancer on December 25, 2012 at his home in Ruston, LA. Mike was born in Tallahassee, Florida on May 19, 1956. He was a graduate of Ruston High School, prior to his death he was a resident of Austin, Texas He was predeceased by his father, Ed Kelly, Jr and paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Hayes; brother: Ron Kelly of Ruston; and sister: Kathy Kelly of Henderson, Texas; nephews; John Kelly of Baton Rouge and Cory Campbell of Henderson, Texas. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to Professional Hospice Care, 118 Monticello Drive, Ste. A, Ruston, LA or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfunealhomes.com