Thursday, April 27, 2017 8:17 am

Thomas "Bud" McKelvey, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Vick and Ida Wilson McKelvey. Bud was a member of Bear Creek Bible Church, Campobello, SC.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Minnie Harris McKelvey of the home; daughter Missy Marlowe and husband Sam; son Tommy McKelvey and wife Becky; two grandchildren; sisters, Christine Scruggs, Pat Edwards, Margaret Bryza, Ruth Philbeck and husband Arnold, Polly Lindsay, Kathy Waldrop and husband Ray; brother, Mike McKelvey and wife Darlene.

Memorial services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Reid Cooper, Rev. Jimmy Cooke and Rev. William Swink officiating. Rev. Buster King, Rev. James Parker and Rev. Steve Price served as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.