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Wes Kelly Obituary

CHARLES WESLEY "WES" KELLY, JR.

WEAVERVILLE - Charles Wesley "Wes" Kelly, Jr., age 43, of 26 Salem Acres, died Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Wes was born in South Boston, Virginia and was a resident of Weaverville for the past 30 years. He was a graduate of North Buncombe High School and UNC Asheville. He loved deep sea fishing and N.C. State Basketball.

Wes is the son of Libby Koonts Kelly of Weaverville and the late Charles Wesley Kelly, Sr.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his twin sons, Jordan Wesley Kelly and Jarrett Evan Kelly of Weaverville; and sister, Beth Kelly Yobe and her son Ian of Knoxville.

At his request there will be no services.

For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Wes' obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.

A benefit account for Wes's sons has been set up and is accessible through any Suntrust bank. It is under "The Kelly Family Benefit Account" and will be used for their college fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 24, 2014.

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Trisha Crisco

January 28, 2014

My prayers are for comfort, strength and peace for the family. My boys, Jeff and Tony, went to school and played sports with Wes as they grew up in our small town. My heart is heavy with sorry for his Mother, sister and twin boys.

Elaine Hensley

January 23, 2014

Wes was a very special student of mine, always kind and respectful. My prayers are with you.

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