Jerry Ray McKelvy Obituary

Name: Reception
Start: 2025-03-26T21:00:00
End: 2025-03-26T23:00:00
Location: Farragut Chapel

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Ray McKelvy of Maryville, Tennessee, born in Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Ray McKelvy to pay them a last tribute.

As Jerry Ray departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jerry Ray may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jerry Ray leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wallace McKelvy and Helen McKelvy. He is survived by: his wife Suzanne; his children, Jay McKelvy of Nashville and Michelle Feagans of Camden; and his pets, Bo and Pip. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A reception will be held on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Farragut Chapel (11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Farragut Chapel
11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934

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March 19, 2025

ed dulin wrote a sympathy message

“Please accept our sympathy at the passing of Jerry. We knew Jerry for over 60 years as we grew up in Camden and went to school with him. Jerry had a dynamic personality and was liked by everyone. He made this world a better place and will be missed greatly. With much sympathy, Ed & Rita Dulin”

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