We are sad to announce that on January 20, 2024, at the age of 81, William James Kelly Jr. of Erwin, North Carolina, born in Columbus, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William James Kelly and Edna Peterson Kelly; his wife Veda Merle Shipman Kelly; and his brothers, Larry and Kenneth.

He is survived by : his children, Stephanie Lynn Kelly Capps (Dewayne) of Benson, NC, William James "Jimmy" Kelly III (Christie) of King, NC, Gregory Stephen Kelly (Pam) of Erwin, NC and Phillip Travis Kelly (Stefanie) of Benson, NC; and his sister Nellie Kelly Yancy of Wake Forest, NC. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKenzie Mortuary