Samuel Wells Bellamy, Jr.

Mr. Samuel Wells Bellamy, Jr. age 81 of Cicero, IN passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016.  He was born Oct. 23, 1934, at Bonny Blue, VA to Samuel Wells Bellamy, Sr. and Ruby (Russell) Bellamy.  He owned Sam’s Texaco Station in Cicero for several years.  He also worked at Steel Parts Corporation at Tipton and had provided a tax service for the local community known as Bellamy’s Tax Service.  He was an avid fisherman who also made and sold fish baits.  He enjoyed bowling, and for several years bowled on several leagues, mainly at the Tipton Bowling Lanes.  He married Mary Elizabeth (Paul) Bellamy on March 4, 1967.  She preceded him in death on May 3, 2014.  In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by his parents, son, Mark A. Bellamy, sister, Joan Hamilton and a brother, Sonny Bellamy.

Surviving include a daughter, Lori D. Johnson of Anderson, IN; a son, Samuel W. Bellamy, III of Denville, NJ; grandchildren, Brant A. Thompson, Cayla A. Bellamy, Samuel J. Bellamy, Brittany D. Fullen and Jillian Rogers, great grandchildren, Victoria D. Fullen and Walker J. Fullen; Brother, Jim Bellamy and Wife, Arlene.

Family and friends will meet Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 2 P.M. at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment with Rev. Jim Mullens officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online condolences for Mr. Bellamy may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Samuel Wells Bellamy, Jr.