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Gene Flemming Kelly

July 12th, 1933 - January 18th, 2025

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Gene Flemming Kelly, husband of Virginia Lawrimore Kelly, passed away on January 18, 2025.  Born in Florence, SC, on July 12, 1933, to the late Newman P. Kelly and Vera Flemming Kelly, he was raised in Kingsburg, SC.  He was a graduate of Johnsonville High School, Spartanburg Junior College, and Columbia Commercial College where he received a degree in accounting.

 

Gene served in the US Army from 1954 – 1956 and was stationed in Korea during that time.  He retired as a chief petroleum auditor from the SC Department of Agriculture after 40 years of service.  He was a member of West Columbia First Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by his wife of 68 years; a son, Michael Gene Kelly (Angela Hill) of West Columbia, SC; a daughter, Karen Kelly Eubanks of Lexington, SC; a granddaughter, Kelly Howell (Nick); and great granddaughter, Mollie Howell of Lexington, SC.  He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Carolyn Kelley of Johnsonville, SC; his brother, Alan B. Kelly of Johnsonville, SC; and son-in-law, Martin Eubanks.

 

Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm, with a funeral service following at 2:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Woodridge Memorial Park, Lexington, SC.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriners’ Hospital, 950 West Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605.

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Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

Since its founding in 1928 by J.R. "Buddy" Thompson, Thompson Funeral Home has helped generations of families with compassion and comprehensive end-of-life services. Our services span from full-service funerals and cremations to a serene cemetery space, providing comfort and convenience across the Midlands. Our dedicated Spanish-speaking staff helps you craft meaningful farewells that honor your loved one's life and legacy....

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