Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGaither Marvin KELLAM Jr. 
3, Mr. William Ross Beckom,2,143, Mrs. Irene Beckom Andrews obituary,3, Ernest Curtis Beckom,269,3, Brodice Perry Kellam,3, Vivian Kellam Greeson,256, Frances Beckom Kellam
3, Mr. William Ross Beckom,2,143, Mrs. Irene Beckom Andrews obituary,3, Ernest Curtis Beckom,269,3, Brodice Perry Kellam,3, Vivian Kellam Greeson,256, Frances Beckom KellamBirthMar 31, 1926269,3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
DeathJun 11, 2011, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
FlagsUS Military, Union Army, World War II
FatherGaither Marvin KELLAM Sr. (1895-1961)
MotherOrpha Naomi SHARPE (1894-1974)
Spouses
1Frances Jean BECKOM 3, Mr. William Ross Beckom,143, Mrs. Irene Beckom Andrews obituary,3, Ernest Curtis Beckom,269,3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.,3, Mary Ruth Beckom Durham,3, Benjamin Cecil Beckom,256, Frances Beckom Kellam,404, Frances Jean Beckom-Female-27 August 1929 – 31 August 2021-•-L14W-C91
3, Mr. William Ross Beckom,143, Mrs. Irene Beckom Andrews obituary,3, Ernest Curtis Beckom,269,3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.,3, Mary Ruth Beckom Durham,3, Benjamin Cecil Beckom,256, Frances Beckom Kellam,404, Frances Jean Beckom-Female-27 August 1929 – 31 August 2021-•-L14W-C91BirthAug 27, 1929, Alamance County, North Carolina269,256, Frances Beckom Kellam
DeathAug 31, 2021256, Frances Beckom Kellam
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Frances Beckom Kellam
FatherErnest Tingen BECKOM (1898-1965)
MotherBertha Neomia ROSS (1900-1981)
MarriageDec 19, 1953, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina269,3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.,404, Frances Jean Beckom-Female-27 August 1929 – 31 August 2021-•-L14W-C91
Obituary Online notes for Gaither Marvin KELLAM Jr.
6/13/2011
Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
BURLINGTON — Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr., age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born March 31, 1926 to the late Gaither Marvin and Orpha Sharpe Kellam, Sr. and was the husband of 57 years to Frances Beckom Kellam of the home.
Marvin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery. He served in the Army during WWII earning a service medal with 3 bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending most of his time gardening and was a big fan of racing.
He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Steve Kellam and wife Teresa of Elon; a daughter, Linda Cain and husband Jim of Cary; grandchildren, Jaclyn Herman and husband Ryan of Kinston, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam both of Elon; a sister, Vivian Greeson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Maurice Kellam, Brodice Kellam, infant Gaither Howard Kellam and sisters, Geneva Kellam, Martha Holt, Helen Wood and Rachel Inglehiem.
The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday. June 14, 2011 at Faith United Methodist Church by Rev. William “Bud” Budzinski with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.
BURLINGTON — Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr., age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born March 31, 1926 to the late Gaither Marvin and Orpha Sharpe Kellam, Sr. and was the husband of 57 years to Frances Beckom Kellam of the home.
Marvin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery. He served in the Army during WWII earning a service medal with 3 bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He enjoyed spending most of his time gardening and was a big fan of racing.
He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Steve Kellam and wife Teresa of Elon; a daughter, Linda Cain and husband Jim of Cary; grandchildren, Jaclyn Herman and husband Ryan of Kinston, Alison Kellam and Jason Kellam both of Elon; a sister, Vivian Greeson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Maurice Kellam, Brodice Kellam, infant Gaither Howard Kellam and sisters, Geneva Kellam, Martha Holt, Helen Wood and Rachel Inglehiem.
The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday. June 14, 2011 at Faith United Methodist Church by Rev. William “Bud” Budzinski with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Gaither Marvin Kellam Jr.