William McKelvey
Passed 06/07/2021
Obituary For William McKelvey
Mr. William McKelvey, 86 of North Charleston, SC died on June 7, 2021. William Mckelvey, Sr., 86 of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. Mr. McKelvey was born November 21, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina to Fannie Middleton and Jessie McKelvey. He attended Berkeley County Schools. On December 16, 1956, he married the former Betty Jean Maxey. Mr. McKelvey was employed by Charleston Public Works, presently known as Charleston Water System. He retired after 30 years of faithful service. After retirement, he worked as a Private Security Guard and then became self employed. He liked to spend time fishing. Even though he was not a chef, he made the best recipes. The dishes that he created would make anyone come back for second servings. On a designated day, he prepared meals for people in the neighborhood. He was an extraordinary handyman with many talents from that of a brick mason to a plumber. He enjoyed reading the Bible, which he called “my book” everyday. He was preceded in death by 2 sons; William McKelvey, Jr. and Marvin Lee McKelvey, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include: wife, Betty Jean Maxey McKelvey, two sons, Robert A. McKelvey (Theresa) and Willie Rivers, three daughters, Pamela McKelvey Sumter, Cheryl McKelvey Pratt (Robert) and Annette McKelvey, daughter in law, Wanda Snipes and sister in law, Ruth McKelvey, grandchildren, Genaro Grant (Ankara), Antonn Simmons, RoCheryl Pratt Peade (Carlton), Marlesha Heyward, Robert D. Pratt, Gabriel McKelvey, Shawn Heyward, Asia Sumter, Seth McKelvey, Simeon McKelvey, Antonio Bryant and 18 great grands, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins, sisters and brothers in laws. Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery. The walk through for Mr. McKelvey will be on Monday, June 14, 2021 at The Lowcountry Mortuary from 5:00 PM - 7:00PM. Due to the COVID pandemic, we will be practicing social distancing and face mask will be required.
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