Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1954 - 2016
Timothy Kenan Kelly, 61, of Winston-Salem passed from this life August 5, 2016, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Care Home in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born November 1, 1954, in Wilmington, NC, the beloved son of Stephen D. Kelly (deceased) and Lillian Murphy Kelly (deceased). Sister, Martha Ann Kelly (deceased) and brother, Stephen D. Kelly, Jr. (deceased). Tim has gone on to be with them where there will never be an end to love.
He also leaves to mourn and treasure his memory, his close personal friend of 35 years, Bill Beard of Winston-Salem; brother, Thomas H. Kelly and wife Ginny of Simsbury, Connecticut; nephews, Thomas H. Kelly, II and wife Kimberly, of Charlottesville, Virginia, William Kenan Kelly of Natick, Massachusetts, Bryan Kelly of Wilmington, NC, and Stephen D. Kelly, III (deceased) and wife, Kelly; nieces, Tina Powell and husband, Gene of Wilmington, NC, Sandra Geer of Wilmington, NC, Tracy Eames and husband Steve of Wilmington, NC; and numerous loving cousins.
Family and friends knew Tim to be engaging and loyal with a deep love for travel and adventure. His love of cruises was renowned, boating though all the Caribbean Islands at the drop of a hat. We were warmed by his distinctive laugh and sense of humor. He served as the family historian, able to recall with incredible detail the evolution of the Kelly and Murphy Clan from Ireland to the shores of North Carolina and beyond, along with names, dates and location of all those family members. In Winston-Salem he volunteered for various organizations and most particularly he was proud of his work with the Happy Hills Animal Foundation. He was happiest recalling and the telling of stories of his family about the good times.
A graduate of New Hanover High School, he spent three summers studying at Oxford College in Oxford, England as part of a student exchange program where he fell in love with England and English and Irish history. He spent his business career in the clothing and fashion industry in various sales and management positions. He was most proud of his time with Belk as a buyer.
The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the doctors and nurses of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and the professional staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their kindness, compassion and patience in caring for Tim.
There will be a gathering of family and friends for visitation at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market Street from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, August 12. The burial will take place at Clay Hill Cemetery, Greenevers, NC, at 12 noon on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Market Chapel Service
Lois and family. So sorry to hear about Tim. I heard from Heather last week he was not well. We had a lot of good times as kids on the hill. Everyone take care of yourselves and RIP Tim. You will be missed.
Dave Hart
August 22, 2016 | Ithaca, NY
Lois and family. So sorry to hear about Tim. I was just talking to Heather last week and she said he was not well. We had some good times as kids. He will be missed. You take care of yourselves. RIP Tim.
Dave Hart
August 22, 2016 | Ithaca, NY
Tim,
You were such an interesting person to
know and I will miss talking to you.
We met in Vegas back in the 90's and had a very nice day.
That Blonde....as you called me..Bobsie
barbara presnell
August 16, 2016 | Greensboro, NC
I am going to miss you Tim. With only 4 years between us you were more like a brother to me than an uncle. I remember so many good times growing up with you. You were loved and you will be missed. RIP.
Your niece, Tina
August 09, 2016