Charles Bellamy,

Jr.

Charles Bellamy, Jr. was born in Panama City, FL on January 14, 1951 to Charles Bellamy Sr. & Ivory Smith Nix. Charles Bellamy, Jr. departed this life on July 24, 2024 to be with his Heavenly Father.

He graduated from Rutherford High School and joined the US Army.  During his military career, he met and wed the love of his life Carol Nelson, whom he was happily married to for 51 years.  To this joyous union a beloved son, Charles Lamon Bellamy was born.

After serving his country he continued his education at Tom P Haney where he received his certification in welding and drafting.  He was employed with P&H where he utilized those skills until they relocated.   He furthered his career at West Rock Paper Mill Company for over 30 years.

He loved fishing, landscaping, and working on cars.  Sitting on his back porch was his peace where he listened to Rance Allen and other Gospel singers. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church until relocating to Caryville, Fl.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife: Carol Bellamy; a devoted son: Charles Lamon Bellamy; adoring granddaughters: Cyrece Reyne Bellamy & Ciara Bellamy; precious great grands: Amari & Amani; brothers: Michael Bell (Vickie), Aungrey Nix & James Smith; a sister: Rebecca Harmon; brothers-in-law: Gregory Nelson (Deborah) & John Holmes; sisters-in-law: Dayatra Brown (Clarence) & Elvira Luncheon (Neil); god-daughter: Carriene Heard (Antonio) along with a host of relatives and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Albert Bellamy & William Smith.