Haywood Nathan Kelly Sr.

HAYWOOD NATHAN KELLY, SR. Haywood Nathan Kelly, Sr., 83, of Kelly, passed from his earthly life on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born January 30, 1932 in Bladen County the son of the late Watus Avant and Alice Odessa Squires Kelly. Haywood was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gore Kelly in 1991 and his brother, Donald Kelly. Haywood is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diane Kelly; daughter, Karen Jones; sons, Haywood "Butch" Kelly, Jr. and Alan Kelly (Wendy); step-daughters, Melissa Stevens (Ralye) and Patricia Rackley (John); grandchildren, Kevin Kelly, Stephen Kelly, Kelly Wilson, Brandon Kelly, Aaron Kelly, Spencer Rackley, Heather Rackley and Ashley Rackley; and two great grandsons. Haywood served his country with honor and distinction in the US Coast Guard and the US Army, serving part of his military career during the Korean Conflict. After 42 years, working as an auto mechanic in the service department of Cape Fear Ford in Wilmington he retired in 1999. Haywood was a faithful member of Castle Hayne Advent Christian Church. Being a loving husband, father, granddaddy, brother and friend came natural to Haywood as he was truly devoted to his family. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labors. His quiet faith and thankfulness for his many blessings spoke clearly to family and friends. Haywood will be remembered as a gentle, kind man who loved and served God, his family and his country. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Randall Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories. Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicains Dr., Wilmington, N.C. 28401. Send condolences to www.quinnmcgowen.com Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.