Ronnie Leon Kellam Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Ronnie Leon Kellam

Ronnie Leon Kellam, 72 of Madison, NC passed Friday, April 3, 2026. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Goodwill First Baptist Church K-Fork Rd. Madison, NC. The Homegoing service will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the Interment following in the church cemetery.

Public visitation will be held Friday April 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, 402 Short Ave., Madison, NC.

A Time to be Born: Ronnie Leon Kellam was born April 4, 1953 in Reidsville, NC to the late Ezra (Ed) and France Webster Kellam. On April 3, 2026, God chose another vessel to come home.

A Time to Learn: Ronnie was raised in the Madison, NC area on a farm that he learned many skills at an early age. Ronnie attended South Stokes High School and graduated in 1974. After high school he enlisted into the United States Air Force to serve his country. He finished serving his duty on December 17, 1978.

A Time to Live: Ronnie return back to Stokes County and he was employed at MacField, then years later they changed to Unifi and he worked many years there. After leaving Unifi Ronnie worked at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, NC as a security guard. He was a quiet spirit man and very humble person. He married Debra Mitchell Kellam and to their union two children was born; daughter, Nathasha Kellam and son, Timothy Kellam that preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by five brothers: Eugene, Edward Jr., Leroy, Jerry and Calvin Kellam and sister-in-law, Dorothy Kellam of Ohio.

Ronnie attended Goodwill Baptist Church at an early age and later years he began to attend Mount Olive Apostolic Church in Martinsville, VA under the leadership of his uncle, Bishop Robert Kellam. Ronnie was a faithful member and he loved his church. After the passing of Bishop Kellam, Ronnie remained faithful and served in areas when or where needed under the leadership of Bishop Jack Thompson where he loved playing his tambourine. Ronnie will be missed.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Daughter; Natasha Kellam of Greensboro, NC; sister; Frances Kellam Broadnax, uncle; Willie Cane Webster, aunt; Loretta Dalton all of Madison, NC. Three sisters-in-law; Willie May Kellam, Jeannie Kellam and Valerie Kellam. Two grandsons; Quintavius Kellam and Daquan Kellam and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

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I worked at unifi with Ronnie he was always so nice, my condolences to the family

Sandra Bryant

Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Bro Ronnie was a wonderful kind hearted man who was a friend to all he met. It was my pleasure to have had some time in Mt Olivet praising the Lord along with him. He certainly made it known that his praise was real!!! Forever missed.

Earler Moyer

My condolences to the family. I will keep the family in my prayers. God has an angel.

Donna Perkins

Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to the immediate family of our quiet family member, Ronnie. One who loved being at home on the farm, doing odd jobs, and attending his church, where he proudly shared that he was known as the Tamborine Man. He didn't say much but if you were in attendance at a service and he was there with his tamborine, he could make it talk! We shall miss you at family events and often share stories pretaining to you. Ronnie, we love you! On April 3, God called you home to take your eternal rest, be encouraged immediate family because he only takes the best. We are here if you need us. Strong Family---Strong Legacy, The Fred and Annie Webster Clan

Denise L. Smith

Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother Ronnie Kellam. He was so dedicated to our church, always willing to help whenever needed. He truly enjoyed worshiping and making a joyful noise with his tambourine. He had a true love for people and would go the extra mile to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed at Mount Olivet Apostolic Church. May you rest in the arms of Jesus and beat your tambourine up and down the streets of gold.

Mike Ferguson