David Earl "Pappy" Kelly

David Earl "Pappy" Kelly obituary, West Columbia, SC

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David Kelly Obituary

David Earl Kelly WEST COLUMBIA - Funeral services for David Earl Kelly "Pappy", 86, of West Columbia, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012, in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Jackson. Burial will follow at Congaree Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Kelly passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late John L. Kelly, Sr. and Bertha Neeley Kelly. He was a lifetime area resident of South Congaree and a member of Congaree Baptist Church of West Columbia. He enjoyed gardening and working on his many projects. Surviving are his wife, Eldora S. Kelly, and his children: daughters, Ronna Kelly Kyzer (Don) of West Columbia and Paula Kelly Swindell (Michael) of Irmo; son Charles "Rennie" Kelly (Regina) of South Congaree; five grandchildren, Amanda Kyzer Gantt (Delphin); Jarrett Kelly, Scott, Chad and Ben Swindell and two great grandchildren, Broxton and Braydon Gantt; sisters, Era Reh of Leesville, Geneva Shields of Eldred, PA, Aileen Taylor of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Jean Oswald of Pine Ridge; brother Grover C. Kelly. He was predeceased by five brothers, Woodrow Kelly, Cleve Kelly, Reynard Kelly, Robert Kelly and John Kelly, Jr. and four sisters, Edna Hoffman, Joyce Graham, Ellen Marthers and Gertrude Spigner. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Kelly's memory to the Congaree Baptist Church Debt Retirement Fund. Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at: www.thompsonsfuneral.com

Published by The State on Oct. 5, 2012.
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always remember your wonderful family. We send prayers for comfort to all of you. Marshall and Dot Dennis

Marshall and Dot Dennis

October 9, 2012

May God give you comfort and strength to get you through your pain of losing your love one,My prayers are for all of you, May God bless and walk with each of you always.

Pat Mason

October 9, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Keith & Pat Mason

October 9, 2012

To the family of mr. Kelly I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly.

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October 5, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Mr. Kelly will be missed

Donell Allen

October 5, 2012

My heart goes out to the Kelly family and to all that were touched by David Earl Kelly. He was a true blessing to many families and the community.

Richard & Renee' David

October 5, 2012

Mr.Kelly,you will truly be missed.

Woody & Sandy ZIEGLER

October 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Carraway

October 5, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Kelly. Your family will be in our prayers.

Tony and Lisa JacksonW

October 5, 2012

to the family..so sorry for your loss.

Linda Shull

October 5, 2012

Rennie and Family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. I Pray for peace and comfort for the Family and may the Lord hold each and every one of you close in his arms to share his everlasting Love at this sad time ,Much Love to you all.

Gene Ray

October 5, 2012

Mr. Kelly you will be missed! Prayers going out to all!

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October 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy & Rhett Corley

October 5, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Thomas Holder

October 5, 2012

Ronna, Rennie, and Paula,

Please know that we send our love and prayers during this time. I can't help but remember all the good times during our childhood. Those days have passed way too quickly.

Love,
Kitty Spires

October 5, 2012

Paula, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God comfort you and your whole family during this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.

Diane & Mike Schacht

October 5, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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October 5, 2012

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

October 5, 2012

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