John Kelvin Kellis passed away peacefully with his family around him in his home on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at the age of 66.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1953, in Middletown, Ohio. On Sept. 8, 1973, John married the love of his life, Andrea Kellis, to whom he remained married for 46 years. In 1975, John graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering that he would translate into a successful career in the underground mining industry. An accomplished inventor, John has three patents on file with the U. S. Patent Office.
As a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, John could always be found teaching young people about the Lord and volunteering his time, talents and resources in the local church, most recently The Tower of Refuge Church in Dublin, Va.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Annalyle Green Kellis.
John is survived by his wife, Andrea Kellis; his daughter, Misty McGarry (Steven); his son, John C. Kellis (Megan); grandchildren Matthew McGarry, Connor McGarry, Zoey Kellis, Maddison McGarry and Annabeth McGarry; his sister, Cheryl Brandenburg (Jeff); his brother, Keith Kellis; and many other relatives and friends.
Although John is known as a man of character, consistency, and gentleness, he would want everyone to know that the only reason we are all at peace today is that he put his faith in Jesus John’s life will be celebrated in a small ceremony at the Tower of Refuge Church in Dublin, at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 26, 2020, with Pastor Stacy Cope officiating. Family and friends will be received for a brief visitation an hour before the service beginning at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in John’s honor to one of the following: Tower of Refuge Church ( www.towerofrefugechurch.com/donate ), Medical Services of America in
Pulaski, Va. (www.MSAHealthcare.com) or to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.act.alz.org/donate).
The Kellis family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford.
www.mullinsfuneralhome.com .
