Joseph Lisle ‘Joe’ Kellam
October 31, 1942 – February 21, 2022
Joseph Lisle “Joe” Kellam, age 79, passed away at his home in Sheridan, Indiana on Monday morning, February 21, 2022.
He was born in Hamilton County, Indiana on October 31, 1942, son of the late Carl Myron “Todd” and Thelma Louise (Harrison) Kellam.
Mr. Kellam was a 1961 graduate of Sheridan High School and a lifetime farmer in the Sheridan community.
He was a simple man who loved his family and loved his farm. He raised beef cattle and pigs for many years; however, the part of his farming operation that gave him the most joy was his vegetable garden. There was always enough for eating fresh, and plenty more that was set to be canned. Tomatoes were a staple, and different vegetables would come and go through the years. No matter what was harvested, there was always plenty to share with friends and family.
Mr. Kellam loved being outside and his hobbies reflect his love for the outdoors. When there was a break at the farm, it was a good opportunity to do some fishing. He also enjoyed traveling out West for bird hunting in his younger years. Golf was yet another way for him to spend the day outdoors.
He loved most sports, but when it came to Sheridan Blackhawk Football and IU Basketball, things became a little more serious.
Survivors include his son William Allen “Bill” Kellam of Sheridan; daughter Andrea Ann (Greg) Kellam-Palmer of St. Johns, Florida; grandchildren Madison D. Palmer and Meaghan A. Palmer; twin brother Jerry C. (Jeannie) Kellam of Bloomington; sister Benita J. Watkins of Noblesville; sisters-in-law Pam Kellam of Sheridan and Karen Walden-Pitts (Steve) of Sheridan; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Kellam; brother-in-law, Keith Watkins; sisters in law Elizabeth Anne Shelburne, Marie Gordon, and Sandy K. Childers; and by his loving wife, Jane Childers-Kellam, on December 7, 2016. She and Mr. Kellam were married in March of 1970.
Graveside Services for both Mr. and Mrs. Kellam are scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan has been entrusted with arrangements.