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William "Puddin" "Mack" McKelvey Jr.

William "Puddin" "Mack" McKelvey Jr. obituary, Charleston, SC

William McKelvey Obituary

William McKelvey, Jr. "Mack", "Puddin" LITHONIA, GA - Mr. William McKelvey Jr., a/k/a "Mack" and "Puddin", 56 of Lithonia, GA, formerly of N. Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Snipes; his children, Gernaro Grant (Ankara) of Goose Creek, SC; Simeon McKelvey of Atlanta, GA; his two adorable granddaughters, Janeria Grayson of N. Charleston, SC and Ariel Grant of Lithonia, GA; his parents, William McKelvey of Summerville, SC and Betty McKelvey of N. Charleston, SC; his siblings, Willie Rivers of Moncks Corner, SC, Pamela Sumter, Annette McKelvey-Dinsey, Robert McKelvey (Theresa) all of N. Charleston, SC, Cheryl Pratt (Robert) and Marvin McKelvey of Summerville, SC; mother-in-law, Mattie Clark; brother-in-law, Jasper Snipes of Opelika, AL; special friends, Dr. Kisha Whitfield of Lithonia, GA, Rodney B., Tyrone S., Jessie, Marvin, Zack, Roderick, Stan S.; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. McKelvey attended RB Stall High School and Rice Business College. He served in the US Army. He was an entrepreneur, involved in many business ventures. Mr. McKelvey's Celebration of Life Service was held at the Gregory Levett and Sons Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, GA on Thursday, January 23, 2014. A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Hilton's Mortuary. The family will be present from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.hiltonsmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to HILTON'S MORTUARY, INC., 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 554-2117. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2014.

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Micheal Greene

January 17, 2020

SIP my friend! God's blessings to your family!!

Irvin Corbett

January 25, 2014

May God Bless The McKelvey Family during this very sad time...

John Bradham

January 25, 2014

To my Mckelvey and Maxey Family, please know that the memories and love that Puddin showed to all will stay with us forever. Rest in Peace My Brother.

January 25, 2014

Deepest Sympathy Betty McKelvey and Family, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal".
Velma Huger Dennis and Family
Charleston, South Carolina

Larraine Frazier-Oree (friend of Anna)

January 25, 2014

Mrs. Betty
I prayer that the beautiful memories of your precious son, William will console you and your entire family
during this time.
Deepest sympathy,

Susan R. Brown

January 24, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rose Brown

January 24, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gwendolyn Tindal Turbinton

January 24, 2014

May God be with you in this moment of sorrow.He will supply all of your needs and comfort you.My prayers are with you and your family.

Isaiah&Nancy Brown-Frazier

January 24, 2014

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

January 24, 2014

My dearest sweet cousin "Puddin"---I will miss our facebook and texting conversations. You have always been a dear and sweet cousin to us. We're will miss you dearly--RIP!!!! To The Mckelvey Family---our lost is heaven's gain. He's in a better place.

John & Barbara Nick

January 24, 2014

TO BETTY,EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.LOVE JACKIE

Letty Clay

January 24, 2014

To "Momma Betty" and the MCKelvey Family, Heartfelt prayers and condolences on the loss of your dear loved one.

Rolene Simmons

January 24, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Micheal Greene Sr

January 24, 2014

To The McKelvy Family, my sincere condolences from my family to yours, may God bless and keep you with his Shield around you all.

Micheal A. Greene Sr and Family

Rachelle Wright

January 24, 2014

To Wanda and the family, my sincerest condolences. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss and praying for the comfort and peace that only God can provide. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

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