Timothy Kenan Kelly

1954 - 2016

TIMOTHY KENAN KELLY 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