Evan Nelson Kelley Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evan Nelson Kelley Jr. (Sylva, North Carolina), who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evan Nelson Kelley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Evan leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He is survived by: his former wife Janita Kelley; his daughters, Kathleen Macolly and Kara Kelley; his grandson Nathan Macolly (Dorothy); and his great grandchildren, Hosanna, Faith and Rael.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please donate to the Gideons international, Gideons.org, or Far East Broadcasting Company, FEBC.org.
