Woodrow Kelley, Jr. Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Woodrow Kelley, Jr.

Woodrow Wilson 'June' Kelley, Jr. Woodrow Wilson 'June' Kelley, Jr. was born August 10, 1948 in Kelton, SC. He entered into eternal rest September 23, 2015. He was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Dye Kelley of 46 years. He was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Kelley, Sr. and Lucille Smith Kelley. 'June' attended Sims High School in Union, SC. He retired from Kohler Company after 42 years of service. Mr. Kelley was a member of Mount Moriah Baptists Church, where he served on the Usher Board. He was an avid walker and sports enthusiast. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and loyal friend. Mr. Kelley leaves behind: his devoted wife, Margaret; his sons, Calvin (Sarah) Scott, Sr. and Kevin Kelley both of Spartanburg, SC; his daughter, Angelia Kelley (Damon) Corbin of Charleston, SC; his brothers, Gene Kelley of Spartanburg, SC and Walter (Lena) Kelley of Jonesville, SC; his five sisters, Mattie (William) Midgette of Spartanburg, SC, Justine(Howard) Harris of Pacolet, SC; Mildred Kelly and Mary (Skip) Chappell both of Boiling Springs, SC and Margie Wicks of Jonesville, SC; his brother-in-law, Otis Dye, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC; his sisters-in-law, Judy (Rev. McKelvie) Garvin of Spartanburg, SC and Christine Oglesby of Woodruff, SC; his cherished eight grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Barbara Jeter and Otis Smith, Sr. A Celebration of the Life of Woodrow Wilson 'June' Kelley, Jr. will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 445 S. Church St, Spartanburg, SC. Dr. B. D. Snoddy will officiate. Interment will be held in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel., 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends at the home, 212 Autumn Glen Dr., Spartanburg, SC

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My deepest condolences to the Kelly family may God continue to guide and protect you through out your lives.From the Boyd family!

Sherlyn Boyd

Deppest Sympathy to a Friend and former Kohler Company coworker and freind.He was a kind and funny individual who will truly missed.Rip on your way home to see Jesus.

Jessi Virginse'Shack' and

Deepest sympathy to my son's Godparents.Calvin and Sara I am truly lost of your father.Calvin My father worked with your dad at Kohler Company.The god fearing and gold setting men were a team and loved the lord.We all are saddened and could not imagine your dad has transitioned to a place with the Lord in heaven You are in our prayers and only a call.My god and your wife and extended continue to extended our love and continued prsyers.We love you !Your in out thoughts and prayers.Chamar,Imani and Conner ,We are praying for Calvin and his father My dad's dear friend from Kohler.Deepest Sympathy,with love Always! y

Nathaniel and Sheila And Famy

I'm at a lost of words I've always known you as Uncle June until I became an adult and realized we were cousins I remember the spare of the moment trips to DC to see George and Kat in that yellow Volkswagen growing up it saddens me that we all grew apart but we remained family when we needed each other and for that I will miss you but you will never be forgotten....love and will miss u always Tammy

Tammy Smith

My deepest sympathy to the family of Woodrow. He was one my co-workers, He will be missed. May God bless your family.

Nathaline Thomas

My condolence on the loss of your loved one. he left a legacy that will live with all of us forever. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayer in the days,weeks,months, and years to come., Trust in the Lord and he will bring you through.

Minister Sharion Pearson Otey