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Henry McKelvey Obituary

Henry Ivan McKelvey , 66, of St. Stephen, SC Monday July 18. Gethers Funeral Home. *DATE OF DEATH 7/18/2022*

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 20, 2022.

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Thelma P Kinlaw

July 31, 2022

Prayers and condolences to the family!!❤

TrVera William

July 24, 2022

On behalf of Deacon Levon and Evangelist Grythellda Williams and children; Mrs Louise Green and children, we would like to offer our condolences. We pray that peace is your portion. Praying that you contine to lean and depend on the Lord.

Sherry Cales

July 23, 2022

So sorry to hear about Ivan. My thoughts and prayers are with Darlene and the family. Sending condolences and prayers.

Shirley Blanding Madison

July 23, 2022

Darlene, Michele & Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences for Ivan’s passing. Such a good soul willing to help anyone when he could. R.I.P. Ivan.

Velma Prioleau Prioleau

July 23, 2022

To the Family, I want to let you know that me and my family are praying for you all , The Lord promised us peace, and you shall have it. Know that we love you, Velma Prioleau and family. ❤☦

Rochelle Gethers

July 23, 2022

Love and prayers to the family, remembering a great man

Robin Warner

July 23, 2022

To the family My Prayers and Condolences to the family. Love Robin Warner

Juanita Banks

July 23, 2022

My condolences to to the family, which is also my family, sorry that I’m not able to be there with you all, but I’m sending prayers, hugs and lots of love ♥♥♥to all of you, just remember to keep Ivan close in your hearts and know that he’s now RESTING in the arms of our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST no more pain, so stay strong family love y’all ♥♥♥ Juanita Prioleau Banks & Family White Plains New York

Bishop Kevin Nelson

July 23, 2022

To the family, may the peace of God be upon you all today and always, may the memories of brother Ivan be with you all, and live in your hearts. To Darline and the children, we love you so very much and are praying for your strength and your comfort. The fruit of the spirit Christian fellowship church family remember you doing this time of sorrow, know that you have a friend in Jesus, and a friend in us !! Submit it to the family today with great love and support, the fruit of the spirit Christian Fellowship Church Columbia , South Carolina, Bishop Kevin Nelson pastor and Reverend Bruce Davis assistant pastor and the entire church family ❤❤☦

Sheila Blandon

July 22, 2022

I’ll always remember Ivan as a kindhearted person who, over the many years, never neglected to acknowledge me if I didn’t see him and acknowledged him first. I know he will be missed by so many. Family, know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers as you journey through this difficult moment. God is with you and He will get you through this; Proverbs 3:5-6. Love and blessings to you all ❤

The Sumpter Family

July 22, 2022

To: The McKelvey Family
It is with sad eyes and warm hearts that we mourn the passing of Ivan. We will miss his comedic personality and friendliness. May Ivan rest in peace until we meet again.
Prayers and love to the family during this time difficult time.

PrYerfully submitted,
The Sumpter Family
Delaware, New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and Souuth Carolina

Rose Sweatman-Ruiz

July 22, 2022

I’m praying for you all during this difficult time!!

Alfreda Middleton

July 22, 2022

Darlene and Family...Sending Loving Thoughts and Pray That His Peace Surround You....

Gloria Gethers

July 22, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, we will keep you all in our prayers.

Coretta & Wendell Padgett

July 22, 2022

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family

Clarence Henry

July 21, 2022

My condolences to you and your family praying for you and your love one

Arthur Paige

July 21, 2022

Our prayers go out to the family, from the Paige family

Terry Dingle

July 21, 2022

My heart is broken... With tear stained eyes I'm missing the other end of my rope. A man of great faith who fought a good fight. I'll remember your confess. "I prayed for healing but if I don't get it, it's alright. I asked God to clean my heart and if he calls me now I'm ready!"

Alvangia Dingle

July 21, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Alvangia Dingle

JoAnn Jarman

July 20, 2022

Darlene,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and bring you peace.

Your classmate,

JoAnn Tumbleston Jarman

Mary Bishop

July 20, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family !!!!!!

Carolyn and Kenneth White

July 20, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the McKelvey Family. We know that grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Kendrick Swinton

July 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcella Prioleau

July 20, 2022

My condolences to the McKelvey family. Our prayers are with you May God comfort, strength, and bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Prioleau Family Cee Cee & Marcella.

Clifford Grant

July 20, 2022

My condolences to the family. May God comfort and strength you doing your time of loss. Clifford Grant & Family

Dianne Brown

July 20, 2022

The MIDDLETON and Pinckney family sends our deepest sympathy to the family. We know that weeping is for one night but joy will co.d in the morning.

Cynthia Gadsden

July 20, 2022

To the family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Robert and Elaine Milligan

July 20, 2022

Our condolences to Darlene and family. We are praying that God will bless and keep you all as you are going through this season.

Roberta T. Cooper

July 20, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

FELICIA Brown-Lewis

July 19, 2022

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Rosalyn Washington Guest

July 19, 2022

In memory of my friend Ivan, I will miss you but never forget you. Sending love to your wife, children Mother and Sister. Will continue to pray for your strength in Jesus Name.

Wanda Harris-Ahyoung

July 19, 2022

Our love and prayers are with the family during this season of transition. May the memories of Ivan and his loving sense of humor bring you peace and joy knowing that he lived his life to the fullest. Rest-in-Peace Ivan

Maxine White

July 19, 2022

To the McKelvey family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during the difficult days ahead. Hold on to God unchanging hand.

Maxine, Prince and Paris

Machelle Mckelvey

July 19, 2022

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