Mr. Stephen Kelty

Stephen Gerard Kelty passed away Thursday evening, July 16, 2015 surrounded by all of his immediate family and loved ones after his well fought battle against Myasthenia Gravis disease. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Monday, July 20, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Services will be at 3:00pm Tuesday, July 21 in the funeral home chapel with visitation beginning at 10:00am the morning of the service. Stephen was born in Jackson, MS at St. Dominic’s on August 10, 1961. He graduated from Madison Ridgeland Academy in 1979. He completed his Criminal Justice degree at Mississippi College and attended MC School of Law. He was admitted to LA State Bar in 1996 and MS State Bar in 1997. He went into practice on his own, but practiced more pro-bono work than any other kind, which is a testament to his character as one of God’s most beloved servants to others. As one of his dear friends said “He had a heart of gold, he was bold in opinion, a faithful apostle of Christ, and side splitting funny.” He was a great blessing as a first born son, a positive Christian and loving role model and mentor to all of his nieces and nephews and most of all he was a faithful, loving and uplifting big brother to all of his siblings. Stephen is survived by his loving mother Mary Kelty and 8 siblings and extended family he loved so dearly; Karen Kelty Cheatwood & Randall; Suzanne Kelty Bradley & Corwin; Mark Kelty & Christina; Beverly Kelty Simmons & Eddie; Patrick Kelty & Delia; Diane Kelty Peters & Skip; Terri Kelty Barnett & Brad; John Kelty & Nikki. Nieces & nephews: Joshua, Scott, Kristen, Anna, Adam, Ally, Lauren, Mary, Izzie, Eddie, Robert, Tyler, Haley, Emilee, Samantha, Cody, Hannah, Ava and great niece, Alayna. Also, his loving cousins Kenny, Kevin, Michael & Beverly Patterson. He is preceded in death by his father, William J. Kelty and beloved cousin Marty Patterson. On line condolences may be made at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com