James Bellamy

James Donald "Bud" Bellamy, age 80,  passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 6, 1943 to the late John Lee Bellamy and Elveta Gale Mock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Mary Sue Madison Bellamy and Betty Richardson Bellamy; son James Daniel Bellamy and a grandson Eric Bellamy. Bud was an employee for the city of Bristol, TN. He enjoyed football, gardening, working on cars, fishing, hunting and any outdoor activities.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters: Donna Bellamy Woods and husband Hal of Elizabethton, TN and Cathy Bellamy of SC; three sisters: Ina Bellamy and Flora Bellamy, both of Mountain City, TN and Phyllis Blue of Nashville, TN; nine brothers: Paul Bellamy of Elizabethton, TN; John Bellamy and Mark Bellamy, both of Bristol, TN; Michael Bellamy and Dany Bellamy, both of Bodie, MD; Phillip Bellamy of Jonesboro, TN; Ricky Bellamy of Mountain City, TN, Gregory Bellamy of Missouri and Ronald Bellamy of Raleigh, NC; two grandchildren: Theo Baker and Marcus Bellamy;  several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special friend Rev. Ernie Widby also survives.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 from the Buford Lipford Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home with Pastor John Crabtree officiating.  The family will receive from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in Holy Hill Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made in Bud's memory to Johnson County Cancer Support Group or the Johnson County Community Center, %Flo Bellamy, 3510 Hwy 421 N, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.huxlipfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bellamy family.