BRANCH - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Branch, LA for Mr. James Brad Bellard A/K/A “Big B”, 53, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Interment will be in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery #2 in Church Point, LA.

Pastor Craig Gregory will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Bellard was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was also a member of 684 Cam’D Out Boyz Race Cars.

Mr. Bellard leaves to cherish his memories: four daughters, Brandi Andrew (DaVante), Brittany Andrew (Donald), Brashae’ Bellard (Destin) and Bri’Ann Bellard, all of Church Point, LA; one step daughter, Courtney Thomas of Baton Rouge, LA; one bonus daughter, Courtney Trimm; two brothers, Paul Conrad Bellard (Bridgette Broussard) of Arlington, TX and Marcus (Shauna) Bellard of Church Point, LA; three sisters, Sophie Joseph (Carey) and Angela Gallow (Bryan), both of Church Point, LA and Sharon Francis (Mark) of Grand Coteau, LA; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his wife, Jo Ann Bellard; his parents, Gabriel Bellard and Elizabeth Boutte Bellard; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Vera Boutte; maternal grandparents, Gabriel and Rose Bellard; and nephew, Brennan Francis.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 577 N. Avenue C, Crowley, LA, (337) 514-5217, is in charge of arrangements.