James “Jimmy” Levan Kelly, Jr., 69, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Edgecombe County on July 8, 1943, he was the son of the late James Levan Kelly Sr. and Gladys Coley Kelly.
Jimmy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Elizabeth Kennon of Texas; sons, James Levan Kelly, III and wife Jackie of Fort Meade, MD, Steven Lee Kelly of Rocky Mount; sisters, Judy Clark and husband Bobby of Rocky Mount, Sue K. Lewis and husband, Thurman of Nashville; brothers, Dan Kelly and wife Brenda of Rocky Mount; special friend, Geraldine Patterson of Nashville; ten grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00 to 8:30 on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Jimmy will be held Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930 -B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or Community Home Care and Hospice PO Box 8109, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 12/2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 12/3, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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