Kellen James

Belcher

Kellen James Belcher, 40, of Vernon, TX and a native of Chipley, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in the Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville, FL. Kellen was born on April 9,1985 in Orlando, FL.  He was raised in Chipley, FL and spent his summers with his uncles Jerry & Phillip Morris learning masonry.

Kellen attended the schools of Washington County and graduated with the Chipley High School class of 2004.  Kellen had a love for football, that landed him in Dodge City, KS in school.  He attended two years and became the "Sack King," where he broke a school record that had been maintained for many years in sacks.

He was reared in a Christian Home and was converted at an early age. Later in life Kellen transitioned to Vernon, TX, where he became a friend to everyone that fellowshipped at Church of Christ. He loved his church family.  Kellen was employed with the Vernon State Hospital.  Kellen past time was spent with his children, his love for cooking, watching Alabama football and family time,

Kellen was preceded in death by his grandmother Edna Brown, his great aunt Jeanette Pittman, his uncles Jerry Morris, Phillip Morris & Eric Flowers.

Kellen leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother; Lisa Buze; his adorable children: Nailah, Kellen, Jr. & Kielyn Belcher; his loving sisters: Jaren Harmon, Crystiana Walker (Bobby), Melanie Belcher, Constance Harper & Sandra Faye Hodges (Travis); his caring brothers; DeCaris Hunter (Tamara), Oscar Harmon III, Andre Belcher (Tina) & Prentice Belcher (Anke); his aunts: Pamela Monroe (Nathan) & Tuyuana Troche (Noel); his great aunt: Angie Smith (Rev Thomas), Phyllis Morris & Daisy Morris with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family, job family, classmates & friends.