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Richard Mckelvey Obituary

Richard Mckelvey ADAMS RUN, SC - Mr. Richard "Dee Dee" McKelvey, 79, of Adams Run, SC, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2025. Funeral services for Mr. McKelvey will be held Saturday, November, 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM, in Greater New Bethlehem AME Church, 5495 Parkers Ferry Road, Adams Run, SC 29426. He will be laid to rest in Mitchell Cemetery, 9042 Penny Creek Road, Adams Run, SC 29449. The family will be receiving friends at the church Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mr. Mckelvey leaves to cherish his four daughters ChaQuna, Cynthia, Latoya, Rikesha. His nine grand-children, three great-grandchildren, five loving sisters Janie Mae, Betty, Deloris Arthuree, Shirley and five loving brothers, Benjamin Jr., Moses, Nathaniel, Kenneth and Benjamin G, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.palmettomortuary.com. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISON DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403. OFFICE: 843.727.1230 - FAX: 843.724.3528. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

14

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Greater Bethlehem AME Church

5495 Parkers Ferry Road, Adams Run, SC 29426

Nov

15

Service

1:00 p.m.

Greater Bethlehem AME Church

5495 Parkers Ferry Road, Adams Run, SC 29426

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The Palmetto Mortuary Inc

1122 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

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