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James “Jimmy” Levan Kelly

July 8, 1943 ~ November 30, 2012

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 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 12/2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 12/3, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. As we make our way throu our journey of life, death is our final stop. We are over come with grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.


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