Claude L. Kelley Jr., 84, of Allentown, died Feb. 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife, Esther S. (Schaller) Kelley, were married 62 years.

Born Aug. 1, 1940, in Butler, Choctaw County, Ala., he was the son of the late Claude L. Kelley Sr. and Gladys L. (McKee) Kelley.

He owned and operated the former Rainbow Trucking Company, Chapmans, for 25 years before retiring in 1990.

He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a daughter, Diane L. Kelley of Corolla, N.C.; and granddaughter, Lindsey T. Bradshaw of Carlisle.

A private graveside service will be held at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, New Tripoli.

There will be no calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.