James Clyde Chelf, age 90, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Spring View Hospital.

He was born on May 15, 1930 in Lebanon, Kentucky. Mr. Chelf was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He was a retired assembly line worker with General Motors; and was an elder at Lebanon Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Chelf and Nannie Gabehart Chelf; brother, Hobert Chelf, Jr.; sisters, Lula Mullins, Marie Guthrie, and Dorothy Evans.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita "Nita" Chelf of Lebanon; sister, Margaret Phelps of Holt, MI; and sister-in-law, Donna Brown of Shepherdsville, KY

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Owens and Rev. Michael Luke officiating. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Ben Leake, Steve Leake, David Raley, James Blanford, Eric Scott, and Ethan Scott.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral home is restricted to 50% capacity. Visitors paying their respects will be asked to wait during busy period until others leave before entering the funeral home. Only sixty-five members will be able to be present for the funeral. Facemasks are required to enter the building, hand washing and practice social distancing. Food and drinks are not permitted at this time.