Roger Whitlock Kellis
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Roger Whitlock Kellis, 95 of Charlotte, NC formerly of Candor, NC, passed away on the 8th of March, 2021 in Charlotte. Roger was born on the 14th of December, 1925 in Montgomery County, NC to the late Clyde Kellis and Sadye Whitlock Kellis. Roger was the owner and operator of Insect Control Sales and Service for 37 years until his retirement. He was very active in the community, serving as Chief for the Candor Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years. He was instrumental in the start up of a volunteer ambulance service, serving for 22 years. He also served on the local town and county planning boards for many years and was always willing to do whatever he could to make things better. He was a member of Candor Baptist Church for more than 40 years until he moved to Charlotte in 2016; serving as a Deacon, Trustee, Superintendent and faithful member. Roger is survived by his two loving daughters: Nancy Kellis Ott and husband, Frank of Albany, KY and Cindy Kellis of Charlotte, NC along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Rachel Lewis Kellis; a brother, Jerrold Kellis and a sister, Rosalie McNeill. The family will gather for a graveside service on Saturday, the 13th of March, 2021 at the Candor Cemetery, Candor, NC with the Reverend Steve Jarman officiating. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the following or to a charity of your choice: Candor Baptist Church, P.O. Box 614, Candor, NC 27229, Candor Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 580, Candor, NC 27229 or to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.