Gerald Lee McKelvey Tullahoma, Tennessee Obituary

Gerald Lee McKelvey

<p>Gerald Lee McKelvey, age 56, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. </p><p>Born in Augusta, Georgia on August 24, 1966, the son of Herbert and Betty Lee McKelvey. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma. Gerald loved to go bowling, shoot pool, fishing, and enjoyed spending time with his friends from skills development. Gerald never let his disability stop him. He had such perseverance and inner strength and continued to fight battles in health and limitations that would crush many of us. He showed everyone what it was to be strong because strength is not just found in the biggest and toughest. He was a kind soul with such a heart of gold. </p><p>He is survived by his mother, Betty M. Glasner; two brothers, Doyle Wilkins (Denise) and Randall Wilkins; one sister, Tina Stewart; fur babies, Bear and Little man; all his beloved friends from skills development. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Pearl Lee; and his father, Herbert McKelvey. </p><p>Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Tullahoma Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until 2:00PM. </p><p>Funeral service will be held at Tullahoma Funeral Home on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 1:00PM with Pastor Jim Norman officiating. </p><p>Internment to immediately follow in Maplewood Cemetery. </p><p>Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the McKelvey family. </p>
August 24, 1966 - March 13, 202308/24/196603/13/2023
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Ethel Peterson
March 17, 2023
We will miss his smile and talks at Walmart. He was such a great guy. Sending peace and comfort to the family
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Linda Ericson
March 16, 2023
My deepest condolences. I was so blessed to have known Lee. My heart is broken to learn of his loss.
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Tangela Taylor
March 15, 2023
Lee will be dearly missed , He has always been so Friendly. I will miss seeing him at skills. Terri always talks about Lee Mckelvey and Hes usually the first to announce to her Im there for pick up. You all have my Deepest sympathies , The family of Terri Wilburn.
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Wanda Hester
March 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family!
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Linda Rose
March 15, 2023
Such a sweet kind soul, I have such good memories of him from when he was just a young man when he would come into SuperD with his mom, he was always so kind to everyone. He always spoke to everyone in the store 😊, he always had a smile on his face every time I would se... Continue Reading
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Shirley Hale
March 15, 2023
Sending prayers and Love to the family. Lee will.be greatly missed.May God.give you.comfort at this time. You will.be in my prayers.
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Shelia Cooper
March 15, 2023
I remember him from Tullahoma Day Care he was always so friendly and very nice
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Frances Armstrong
March 15, 2023
Every time I saw Lee with his Mom he was so very friendly and sweet. Last time I had my little dog with me. He told me all about his dogs. We had a good conversation and my dog had found a new friend. Lee was a sweetheart and will be missed.
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Kaylynn watts Poland
March 14, 2023
I remember so fondly seeing him everywhere with his mom. He was try source of joy. This is sad news and I pray God comforts you all ❤️
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Kaylynn watts Poland
March 14, 2023
I remember so fondly seeing him everywhere with his mom. He was try source of joy. This is sad news and I pray God comforts you all ❤️
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