Mr. James Rudolph "Rudy" Kelly, 70, of Blythewood, died Friday, December 13, 2013. Born July 12, 1943, in Fairfield County, SC, he was a son of the late James and Helen Branham Kelly. Mr. Kelly worked as a carpenter in the construction field.

Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Kelly; daughter, Amanda Kelly, both of Lugoff, SC; grandchildren, Jamie Kelly, Jr., Austin Blair Kelly, and Jaylin White; sisters, Naomi Brazell, Dorothy Branham, both of Columbia, Reola Reynolds, Barbara Hill, Sylvia Smith, all of Eastover, SC, and Gloria Kelly of Ridgeway, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jamie Kelly; and sister, Oleta McDaniel.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Providence Hospital, Forest Dr, Columbia, for the wonderful care they gave Rudy.

Mr. Kelly was very much loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, SC Division, 128 Stonemark Ln, Columbia, SC 29210.