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Joseph Kellam Obituary
Salisbury-Joseph R. Kellam, Sr. 96 of Salisbury died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home.
Born in Kellar, VA, he was the son of the late William Thomas Kellam and Margaret Ann Waterfield Kellam.
Mr. Kellam worked for over 40 years at DuPont in Seaford, DE as a panel board operator. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. He was an avid Orioles fan and loved to read, especially his Bible. He spend many winters in Homestead, FL.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Kellam; daughter, Darlene Brown; son and his wife, Roy & Louise Kellam, Jr.; grandchildren: David Kellam, Kevin Kellam and Michael Ruark; great-grandchildren: Ashlyn Kellam, Chelsy Kellam, Jamie Kellam, Kevin Kellam, Jr., Kody Kellam, Tucker Joseph Kellam and Meagan Kellam.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Bethesda United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior at the church. The Rev. Brian Albert will officiate. Interment will be in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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August 31, 2015
To the family of Mr. Joseph Kellam. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kellam was blessed with 96 years of strength. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
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Barb Sturgis
August 26, 2015
Sending sincere sympathy to 'Miss Dorothy' and all of Roy and Dottie's family. I had the pleasure of knowing them both when they volunteered at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. 96 years, what a wonderful, long life! I'm sure you have many comforting memories. Here's a hug for you Dottie.
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