Forrest Kelly Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Shelby, North Carolina

Forrest Kelly Jr.

January 25, 1935 - September 26, 2025 (90 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

Forrest Kelly Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Shelby, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory

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Forrest Kelly Jr.

January 25, 1935 - September 26, 2025 (90 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

Forrest Kelly Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Forrest Kelly Jr. of Shelby, North Carolina, born in Sumter, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on September 26, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Forrest Ira Kelly Sr. and Lucille Buchanan Kelly; his wife Kathleen Sink Kelly; his former wife Maxine Kelly; and his siblings, Barbara Dawkins, MaryAnn Kelly and Mike Kelly.

He is survived by: his daughters, Carol Adams, Lisa Houser, Teresa White and Susan Wilson; and his grandchildren, Charles White III, Cameron Kelly, Brittney Blanton, Patrick Houser, Wilson and Dalton Wilson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home (106 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Burial with Masonic Rites will be held immediately following the service at Cleveland Memorial Park, In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Boiling Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 917, Boiling Springs, NC 28017, To send a flower arrangement in memory of Forrest Kelly, Jr., please.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory



Fri

Oct 03

Visitation

10:00 AM

Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
106 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Fri

Oct 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
106 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

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