Jerry W. Kellum Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry Wayne Kellum Sunrise March 31, 1954 Sunset July 4, 2019 The family 0f Jerry Wayne Kellum, (Retired Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid ) regrets to inform you of his passing who went to be with the Lord, July 04, 2019, in Prairie View, Texas. He was the husband to Carol Cummings Kellum, (Retired Financial Aid Data Assistant); was the brother of Vera Kellum Moore, (Retired Associate Director of Student Financial Aid); was the brother-in-law of Carl Moore, (Retired Mathematics Instructor); was the uncle of Dr. Cynthia Lester; (former Miss Prairie View A&M University 1992 -1993). Jerry Wayne received his early education at Bleakwood Elementary and Newton High School. He had a love for school…earning perfect attendance when he graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Texas in 1972. Thereafter, he went on to continue his education at Prairie View A and M University, graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting, with a minor in Economics. His thirst for learning continued; and Jerry Wayne went on to earn the Master of Business Administration Degree in 1982, Prairie View A & M University. Jerry Wayne was an employee of Prairie View A and M University from 1972 until he retired in 2006. Jerry Wayne made time for his church, civic and service organizations. He was a member First United Methodist Church, a member of his church’s Chancel Choir, the financial officer of the church, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas, and a member of the State of Texas Association of Notaries, and a member of the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association. Jerry Wayne earned the respect of so many young people as a mentor and friend during his career. Additionally, his talents impacted the lives of many other people in many places and built bridges which allowed for the enhancement of all who were fortunate enough to know him. A celebration of his life is scheduled Saturday the 13 th of July Johnson-Phillip All Faith Chapel – Prairie view A & M University, Prairie View,Texas 11:00 AM Address: Johnson-Phillip All Faith Chapel – Prairie view A & M University, Prairie View, Texas Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Omega Service 10 AM Floral arrangements may be sent to Singleton and Sons, Incorporated Funeral Home Address: 627 New Orleans Street, Hempstead, Texas 77445 Phone #: 979 826-2425 Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Carol Cummings Kellum PO Box 2783 Prairie View, TX 77446

Jerry W. Kellum

March 30, 1954 - July 4, 2019