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.
We pray that your hearts will be comforted during the loss of your loved one Brad. He was kind to us on the few occasions that we've encountered his presence. May you all find peace, strength and comfort during your loss. Peter and LynSandra Joseph
Rest in love and peace my friend, you will be missed and forever in our hearts. Earon
My condolences to the Bellard family.
Rest In Peace
Our deepest sympathy to the Bellard family. May God surround you with his Grace and Mercy to bear the pain of such a great loss. Rest Brad in paradise with your dear parents.
Rest in paradise Brad.
May he rest in peace...
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.