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Obituary For Rev. Haywood Bellamy, Sr.

Rev. Haywood Bellamy, Sr., 76, of Seale, AL passed Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. John A.M.E Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Pastor Samuel Smith, officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Rev. Haywood Bellamy, Sr. was born in Russell County, AL to Acie Bellamy, Sr. and Mattie Bellamy on November 10, 1945. He attended the Russell County School Systems. He made the commitment to serve the Lord at an early age; was baptized and joined St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Seale, AL and was employed by Columbus Carpet Mills, Columbus, GA for 30 years.

Rev. Bellamy received his call to preach the gospel in 1984 and was ordained an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. During his active preaching ministry, which covered a span of 25+ years, Rev. Bellamy served the following charges in the Northeast Alabama Annual Conference; Hurst Chapel A.M.E. Church, Pittsview, AL, Peace and Goodwill A.M.E. Church, Crawford, AL, Pleasnt Grove A.M.E. Church, Seale, AL and St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Lanet, AL. He retired from active ministry in 2010. . Rev. Bellamy was preceded in death by one son, Haywood Bellamy, Jr.; one brother, Lucious Shakespeare and three sisters, Jeanie Mae Robinson, Iccie Lee Dotson and Alice Lee.

Those who are yet alive and will get to share the wonderful and precious memories of the life of Rev. Haywood Bellamy, Sr. include his loving and dedicated wife, Amanda Bellamy; one daughter, Mary L. Bellamy; two sons, Felix Bellamy and Randy Bellamy all of Seale, AL; two brothers, R. C. Bellamy (Audrey) of Detroit, MI and Acie Bellamy Jr. of Atlanta, GA and a host of other relatives, friends and fellow clergy.

Guest Book

It is with a heavy heart, in which l am expressing deep sympathy, in the loss of Rev. Haywood Bellamy, my cousin. I have always known him to be soft spoken, a very hard worker and provider for his family. Most of all he had a sincere Love for the Word of God, his Family, and others. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers........ Gail Bellamy Mitchell... Pace, FL

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TO THE BELLAMY FAMILY: WE SEND OUR LOVE AND HEARTFELT SYMATHY TO YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.. REV. BELLAMY AND I GREW UP TOGETHER. WE ATTENDED THE SAME SCHOOL, AND CHURCH. REV.BELLAMY WAS ALWAYS A CARING, KIND AND LOVING PERSON. HE ALWAYS LOVED PEOPLE, AND WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND TO OTHERS. HE TREATED MY FAMILY AND I WITH THE UPMOST LOVE AND RESPECT. WE WERE LIKE FAMILY. HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY HEY CUZ WHENEVER WE MET. HE WILL BE SOLELY MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ROSIE MARIE CALDWELL THOMAS AND FAMILY.

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I want to give the Bellamy family my heart felt prayers and Condolences.Mr.Bellamy was a wonderful man. Made me feel welcome in his home. He will be miss. Heard family.

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I appreciate the words of wisdom that Rev. Bellamy gave me when we worked together at Columbus Mills, condolences to the family. Lawrence Jelks

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This note comes to send my sincere condolences to the Bellamy family. "Haywood", my former neighbor and brother in Christ was family in the Sandfort Community. His genuine respect for all was contagious. His faithfulness and dedication to the ministry will forever be remembered and cherished. Amanda, please know that we are lifting you up in our prayers and asking God to strengthen each of you during your time of grief. Pastor J. Andrew Caldwell, Faith Outreach Ministries- Birmingham, Al

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My heartfelt condolences to sis Amanda and family in the transitioning of your loved one and my cousin Reverend Haywood Bellamy Sr. May he live on in Paradise

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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