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Kelvin McKillips Obituary
Jan 14, 1960 - Dec 1, 2022
Sandusky
Kelvin McKillips, 62, residing in Sandusky, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kelvin was born Jan. 14, 1960, in Sandusky, to Darrell and Phyllis (Becraft) McKillips.
He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1978. He was employed as a welder at Mack Iron for 42 years. Kelvin was a member of Huron Conservation Club and Metallica Fan Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed attending heavy metal concerts, all things Jeep, hunting, and fishing. He was a die hard Cleveland Browns fan, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Klara, Kolten, Kaleb, Eliza, and Lincoln, and his cat, Ozzy.
Kelvin is survived by his wife, Kim (Pankow) McKillips, whom he married May 23, 1980; parents, Darrell and Phyllis McKillips; children, Kristin (Max) Upton and Kari (Spencer) Clemens; brothers, Charlie (Dena) and Todd (Andrea) McKillips; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; his Mack Iron family; and special friends, Bob and Tammy Rieger.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen McKillips; grandparents, Elizabeth and Melbourne McKillips and Ernie and Callie BeCraft; and other family.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky, with Pastor Tom Groot presiding. At the family's request, please wear your favorite concert or sport team shirt and blue jeans!
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Kelvin 's memory may do so to Stein Hospice or Cancer Services of Erie County.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky Chapel, 2001 Columbus Ave., is handling arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www.toftfuneralhome.com.
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Meg
June 19, 2023
dear lord please look after kelvin mckillips we wish of the best of luck to him
Michael Chime
December 7, 2022
So sorry to learn about Kelvins passing. Kelvin and I were very close childhood friends . God bless.
My best wishes and condolences Phyllis, Darren and family.
Mike
Ashley Mckillips
December 5, 2022
( Rock on Uncle Kelvin )
Dick Casper
December 4, 2022
Sorry for your loss
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