Thomas Edward “Buck” Bellamy, age 83 of Mount Airy, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Banks County, Georgia on October 24, 1938, he was a son of the late Emmitt Pierce & Gladys McDuffie Bellamy. Buck worked as a supervisor with Clarkesville Mill where he retired with over 40 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Most of all, Buck was a devoted husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was affectionately known as “Papa Buck” to his grandchildren. Buck was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Bowen Bellamy; son-in-law, Tommy Gray; sisters, Francine Ward, Ruth Barrett, Patsy Trotter, & Jo Ann Coker; brothers, Roger Bellamy, James Bellamy, C.T. Bellamy, & Robert E. “Bob” Bellamy.
Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Doug & Rhodonna Bellamy; daughter, Rhonda Bellamy Gray; grandchildren, Lauren & Jake Siler; Kelsie Gray & Devin Welborn; Kylie Gray & Hogan Pitts; great-grandchildren, Cohen Siler, Laken Welborn, & Ridge Welborn; sister & brother-in-law, Shirley & Leon Wilkinson; brothers-in-law, Omer Ray Coker, Billy Trotter; sister-in-law, Elsie Bowen; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Thomas Edward “Buck” Bellamy, by visiting www.stjude.org/donate
An online guest registry is available for the Bellamy family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
