James Felix Conley

James Felix Conley, 67, of South Shore, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Southern Ohio Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born July 2, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Felix L. and Avanell Webster Conley.

Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of Greenup County High School. He enjoyed working as a mechanic and had worked on many cars for years. Anyone who knew Jimmy knew how much he loved his dogs. They held a special place in his heart and unconditional love throughout his life. He was a loving brother, father, grandfather, who took wonderful care of his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Elizabeth Conley; a grandson David Meadows, and a brother Preston Conley.

He is survived by three sons Felix “Bunk” (Sherry) Conley of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Otis “Tiny” Conley of West Portsmouth, Ohio, and Jimmy “Jay” Conley (Levi) of Portsmouth , Ohio; a brother Michael (Robin) Conley of Argillite, Kentucky; a sister Oreta (Dwayne) May of Argillite, Kentucky, a sister-in law Kimberlee Felty Conley of Grayson, Kentucky; five grandchildren Landon Conley, Dylan Conley, Austin Meadows, Jason Meadows, and Blake Meadows; six great-grandchildren; a special friend Olivia Chapman of South Shore, Kentucky; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a special uncle who was like a brother throughout his life Paul Leo McKenzie.

A Memorial will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the South Portsmouth Community Church, 59 Rudy Street, South Portsmouth, Kentucky, by Pastor Ray Riggs. There will be a one-hour visitation before the service on Saturday at the church. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com