Kelly was the son of the late John D. and Thelma Shuptrine of Bandera, Texas. He was predeceased by his wife, Sarah C. Shuptrine and granddaughter, Sarah Marriner. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Curl of Charlotte, NC and Gina and Mark Marriner of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Zack and Brad Curl of Charlotte, NC and Rachel, Matthew, and Luke Marriner of Columbia, SC; and great-granddaughters, Mary Chylas and Emma Flynn of Columbia, SC.
Born June 5, 1940 in Bandera, Texas, Kelly finished high school there and then attended The University of Texas at Austin where he eventually received his PhD in Business Administration. He and his family moved to Columbia, SC in August 1971 and he taught at The University of South Carolina College of Business Administration. He taught many thousands of students and loved it when learning took hold.
One of his favorite past times was playing golf and he enjoyed many years playing with his friends at Lexington Country Club.
Burial will be private. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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