Nathaniel Lewis Kelley

Nathaniel Lewis Kelley obituary, Fountain Inn, SC

Nathaniel Lewis Kelley

Nathaniel Kelley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beasley Funeral Home - Greenville on Jan. 19, 2026.
Mr. Nathaniel Lewis Kelly, age 90, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, entered eternal rest. He was born on April 3, 1935, to the late Javan B. Kelly, Sr. and Theressa Pilgrim Kelly.

Mr. Kelly lived a long and meaningful life marked by perseverance, quiet strength, and devotion to family. He will be remembered for his steady presence, wisdom gained through years of experience, and the legacy of love he leaves behind.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Javan B. Kelly, Sr. and Teresa Pilgrim Kelly.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory; one son Edward Henry Kelley, two sisters, Mrs. Issie Wright and Ms. Cynthia J. Kelley, and one granddaughter, Lakisha Phillips

Funeral Services for Mr. Kelly will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at New Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Beasley Funeral Home – Greenville Chapel.

Family will be at their respective homes.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Beasley Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel.

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