Thomas Winford McKelvy's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Thomas Winford McKelvy

March 15, 1948 - January 6, 2026 (77 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Thomas Winford McKelvy's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Thomas Winford McKelvy

March 15, 1948 - January 6, 2026 (77 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Thomas Winford McKelvy Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Winford McKelvy of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Helen McKelvy and Wallace McKelvy; and his brother Jerry McKelvy. He is survived by: his wife Lori Bertelkamp McKelvy; his children, Wizzie Irvin (Dan) and Lan Jones (Cara); his grandchildren, Scotty, Sonny Irvin, London and Brooks Jones; and his sisters, Freddie Croney and Sara Cagle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thrive, P.O. Box 50611, Knoxville, TN, 37950, or online at https://www.helpusthrive.com.

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First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
6900 Nubbin Ridge Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

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