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William McKelvey

Passed 06/07/2021

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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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  • 06/14/2021

    Uncle William, as I will affectionately will call him even though he was my 2nd cousin and 1st cousin to my father, the late Charlie Mckelvey. Was like a father to me. We will talk and he would tell me so many things about what my father and what they did when their children. I am going to miss those conversations so much. Thank you Uncle William for those memories and being more like a brother to my father, than a cousin. My dad was an only child, but you, your brothers Uncle Jesse, Uncle Robert, sister Aunt Yanky, my dad and the rest of the Mckelvey family that passed on are all together now. Give them all a hug for me Uncle William. You will forever remain in my heart. To my cousins Robert, Cheryl, Annette, and Pam, thank you all so much for sharing your dad with me. I love you all.

  • 06/13/2021

    My deepest condolences to the family...My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • 06/12/2021

    I am sending prayers of Faith and Comfort to the family. May God Bless and Keep you at this time of grief.

  • 06/10/2021

    to this man i owe my life too hes was more than a father teachs the elements of life yes when you get home tell puddin i enjoyed working on his car you two will always be missedand will always be in our hart sr and jr rip amen!!

  • 06/09/2021

    My Father-in-law could never keep a frown. He always had a way of making you laugh. The distance was a barrier for you to be part of our daily life, but I enjoyed the little moments we spent together anytime we got together. My father-in-law loved his sons, daughters, and grandchildren yet genuinely loved me as his daughter-in-law. I will surely miss you, William McKelvey, my beloved Father-in-law.

  • 06/09/2021

    To my favorite uncle and the last of Jessie mckelvey senior kids and youngest I love u so much we just made some fishing trip but But God made plans for u to come home so rest in eternity my uncle

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