Michael C. Kelvin

Michael C. Kelvin

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 Michael Charles Kelvin, 92, husband of the late Gertrud Kelvin.

Michael was born in Josefov, Czechoslovakia. He escaped communist Czechoslovakia to Germany where he met his wife, Gertrud, and ultimately moved to the U.S. in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years and proud of his citizenship. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a bold Christian. His favorite pastimes were chess, mathematics, oil painting, reading, and driving his Corvette. He also enjoyed classical music, especially Mario Lanza.
Family members include his daughter: Marion Ward (Rudolph); son: Mike Kelvin (Julie); grandchildren: Jonathan Lawson (Sarah), Daniel Lawson (Amy), Michael Kelvin (Tiffeny), Timothy Kelvin, Christina Kelvin, Alison Ward, Ashlee Powers (Brad); great-grandchildren: George, Vivian, James, Charles, Henry, Taylor, Lottie, Xander, Lundon, Sidney, Brody, Hudson and Brooklyn. He is preceded in death by his sister, Alena.

The graveside service will be held Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or call 718-987-1931. Alternatively, contributions may be made to: https://www.fallenwingsfoundation.org , which is an all volunteer Nonprofit dedicated to gathering support and awareness for United States Air Force (USAF) aerial mishap aircrew and their families.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com