John Willis Kellam Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 11, 2019, at the age of 88, John Willis Kellam (Onancock, Virginia), born in Onley, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Willis Kellam to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Garnett Ashby Kellam and Mildred Walter Kellam; his significant other Ruth Taylor Kellam; and his sister Mary Ashby Teaff. He is survived by: his children, Garnett A. Kellam (Jane) of Mappsville, VA and Ann Kellam Lawson (Robbie) of Painter, VA; his grandchildren, Rachel C. Kellam of Occohannock Neck, VA, Hannah Kellam Kloch (Andy) of Pawleys Island, SC, Robert Lawson IV and Jessie; his great grandchild Robert "Bobby" Lawson V of Willis Wharf, VA; and his cousins, Evelyn Walter Prettyman, Barbara Lee, Mildred "Peaches" Wise and Kishima Johnson. He is also survived by his wife and parents.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Kellam's family requests that you continue his legacy of philanthropy with a contribution to the Onley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98, Onley, VA 23418, Camp Occohannock on the Bay, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Central Shore Lions Club, c/o Ben Kidd, 2 Ashton Street, Onancock, VA 23417, or to the charity of one's choice.
