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Obituary For Calvin Tony Kellam

Calvin Louis Kellam, 67, of Madison, NC passed Friday, September 15, 2023. Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at GoodWill Baptist Church, located at 1036 K Fork Road, Madison, NC. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. and interment will follow in the church cemetery……………Livestream will be on Perry Spencer Funeral Home Facebook account

Calvin Louis Kella, better known to friends and family as “Tony” was born on January 14, 1956 to the late Ezra Kellam and Francis Webster Kellam. His earthly journey ended on Friday September 15, 2023 after a long illness surrounded by family and friends when God called him home.

Calvin attended Stokes County schools. He loved playing basketball and while attending South Stokes High he played all four years. Although he loved playing the game and was very good at it, that was not his life's dream. After graduating high school in 1974, he went on to further his education at NC A&T State University and upon completion he was commissioned through the U. S. Air Force Reserve Office Training Corps in May of 1978 and entered active duty in June 1978 in the supply career at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Subsequent assignments included tours at: Canadian Force Base, Bagotville, Canada, Keflavik, Naval Air Station, Iceland, Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command, Wright Patterson AFB, OH, Defense Personnel Support Center, Philadelphia, PA, The 89th Supply Squadron at Andrews AFB, MD, Headquarters USAFE at Ramstein, AB-Germany and the 86th Supply Squadron at Ramtein AB-Germany. He completed Squadron Officer School Correspondence in 1983. He also went on to receive his Master's Degree in Business Administration at Central Michigan University in 1985. Air command & Staff College Correspondence in 1985 and Air War College Correspondence in 1995.

Calvin achieved many goals and received numerous awards but it neve changed the person tht he was always humble and down to earth. Helping anyone who needed it. After 27 years of service to his country he retired and his dream was always to move back home to North Carolina. But he still wasn't finished. He decided to start a new job working for Aerospace in Winston Salem, NC, where he became a warehouse manager and after 15 years he decided to retire for the second time. Calvin had many passions, he loved fishing, he loved working with his hands and being outdoors mowing the lawn, spending time teaching the grandsons something new, but at the end of the day, family was the most important thing to him and he showed us everyday how much he loved us all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers; Eugene, Edward, Jr., Leroy and Jerry Kellam. Calvin was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend.

The cherish his memory he leaves: his wife; Willie Mae Kellam of 45 years, son; Bandon Shane Kellam of the home, daughter; Shannon Nicole Kellam of Rural Hall, NC. Three grandchildren; Asanta Danae Carter of the home, Ashton Ezra Kellam and Aiden Christopher Kellam of Rural Hall, NC. Brother; Ronnie Kellam of Madison, NC, sister; Francis Broadnax of Madison, NC, three aunts; Naomi Cross of Walnut Cove, NC, Sally Ruth Lowe, Loretta Dalton all of Madison,NC, uncle; Willie Cain Webster of Madison, NC, four sisters-in-law; Phillis Artis (Carnice), Betty Gibson (Curt) and Yvonne Simmons all of Walnut Cove, NC, Carolyn Settle (Maurice) Rural Hall, NC , two brothers-in-law; Williamsimmons and Gerald Welch of Walnut Cove, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including two special friends; Daniel Campbell of Ohio and Vicki Meeks of Walnut Cove, NC.

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Jonathan Hill sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Calvin Tony Kellam - September 21, 2023

With deepest sympathies to the family. May God bless you during your time of grief. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
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May peace, love, and good memories surround and comfort friends and family - Matthew & Ouidaintria

My condolences to Brandon & the whole Kellam family. Sorry for the loss of Mr. Kellam🙏🏽

Ronnie,We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you that the burdens of your hearts will be lifted. James and Roberta

Calvin was an awesome man. He was a joy to be around. You couldn't help but to smile when you were around him. He will be missed dearly.

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To Frances and the Kellam family, we are so sorry for the loss of Calvin. He was always a kind young man with many smiles as we used to ride the same school bus. We know that our loss is Heaven's gain, and we pray that you will all find peace in this valley...the Timlick children, Clyde, Gloria, Collis and Tonya

My condolences and prayers are with the family Gloria Mckiver and family.

I'm so sad to hear of Calvin passing. He was a truly good person to everyone and the best supervisor I have ever worked for or with. May the Lord be with you all during this time of need and know he loved his family deeply. Frances valentine. Collins Aerospace. Retired

Heaven has gained another Angel. Calvin was a great coworker but an even greater friend. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to the family.
Wayman Robinson

Sorry for your loss please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Felisha Anderson and Family

My deepest condolences to the family. Calvin was one of the good ones at Westpoint. He always went out of his way to help and did it with great humor and a great attitude. He will be missed. Tram Johnson (Collins Aerospace)

My sincerest condolences. Calvin was truly one of the sweetest and kindest persons I have ever been blessed to work with. May your family find comfort in Christ. Donna Johnson (Collins Aerospace)

To the family of The Kellams we send our condolences to A GREAT MAN that we encountered meeting here @ B.E. Aerospace,Inc./ Collins Aerospace, Inc. he will always be a hero in our eyes. May you all find peace within this trying time. With love from Westpoint Employees of the Lines

Sending love and prayers to the family during the passing of our cousin Tony. Cherish the memories! -The Kellam Family Martinsville, VA

I'm so sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. As a finance newbie to the Aerospace industry, Calvin was one of the first people who took me on a tour of the production floor explaining the flow of the business. I came to rely on Calvin whenever I needed something from the production floor and he did it with a smile. Please accept my condolences. Wanda Davis

It was your effervescent smile, your gentle demeanor that always greeted us with love and kindness. Tony you are already missed and will forever resignate in our hearts. You choose to follow the path and obeyed the call to be a solider. A path that merited you to display many honors and even earned you the rank of becoming a Colonial, (Salute) We offered prayers and watched you as you fought your greatest battle. The one that you now stand in Victory. Well done, thou good and faithful solider for you have now entered into the joy of the lord. Willie Mae, Shannon, Brandon, A'Sonta, Ashton, Ayden, Frances, and Ronnie, we send our love and condolences in the loss of your love one. The Descendants Of Fred And Annie Webster

I'm saddened by the news of Calvin's passing. I'm lost for words. My deepest condolences to his Family. May God give each of y'all Peace and Comfort during this difficult time. 🙏 Calvin was a wonderful man to work for and with for many years. He will be missed. William Whitman (Collins Aerospace retired)

We are sending our sincerest condolences in Calvin's transition. Our son and brother, Mike Kellam was very fond of Calvin, as they worked many years together. He often spoke of Calvin being his work mentor and a fine example of a man with character. We are praying that God will continuously bless, comfort, console and strengthen you during your time of bereavement and beyond. Doris Kellam, Teresa Kellam Lowe & Family

I am so sad that my very favorite patient has passed away. He was such a kind gentle soul, a true light in this world. I will never forget him ♥️
Judy Lowe