Malcolm was born to the late John and Sally Kelly in Anderson, SC in 1929. He served in the United States Army and served a tour in Korea and Vietnam as a Combat Engineer. After 20 years of service, Mr. Kelly retired from the U.S. Military.
In addition to his parents, Malcolm is preceded in death by his siblings, Joe Kelly, J.D. Kelly, Pearline Kelly (Ben),Pauline Partain (Rob), Bessie McGuire (Dolis), Mildred Wright (Bogue), Katherine Norton (Olin), Paul Kelly (Lillian), Willie Kelly (Bobbie Sue), Carl Joe Kelly and John Calvin Kelly. Survivors include his wife, Janis Kelly and her nephew, Doyle Johnson, survivors of the home; and many nieces, nephews and great-great nieces and great-great-great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.