Dennis Lenn Bellamy

Dennis Lenn Bellamy

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelations 14:13 KJV

Our beloved Dennis Lenn Bellamy entered eternal life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 63.

Dennis was born on December 27, 1960, in Horry County, SC, to Mable G. Bellamy and the late Gettie Bellamy. In his younger years, Dennis loved shooting marbles, listening to old music and dancing. He had an ongoing fascination with classic cars including his very own 1979 225 Buick Electra Park Avenue.

After graduating from North Myrtle Beach High School with the class of 1979, Dennis served 4 years in the Marine Corps and 16 years in the Army National Guard. He took great pride in his military service. He would greet his fellow Marines in public with a proud “Semper Fi” or “oorah.”  Through his military service, he had the opportunity to travel to various parts of the world, including Switzerland and a year in Okinawa, Japan.

To say Dennis was a hard-working man would be a gross understatement. In addition to his military service, he spent many years working for companies along the Grand Strand. Most recently he was employed with Horry County Schools. In March 2024, he retired from Aalbert’s Integrated Piping Systems, formerly Conbraco Industries, after over 30 years.  Dennis looked forward to spending his retirement gardening. Family, friends, and the community will miss his home-grown fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, collards, squash, and much more. Nothing gave him more pleasure than riding his tractor, working on the land he loved, and spending time with his family.

Dennis possessed a longtime personal relationship with the Lord our Savior and was a member of St. Paul AME Church and later joined Mt. Calvary #2 Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee and usher at the time of his passing.

Dennis’ commitment to Prince Hall Masonry propelled him through several houses of Masonry where he served as Past Master of Silver Star Lodge #333, Free and Accepted Masons Prince Hall Affiliate in Longs, SC. In addition, he was a 32˚ Sublime Prince of John O. Floyd Consistory #189 in Conway, SC, and he was a Noble of Kaaba Temple #89 in Conway, SC.

He leaves to cherish his fondest memories, a loving wife Barbara Gause Bellamy, a son, Dennis Bellamy, Jr. (Sharde Crawford) of Conway, SC; 3 daughters- Denisha Lynnquetta Bellamy of Little River, SC, Shayla Livingston (Maurice, deceased) of Longs, SC, and Tamika Gore of Charlotte, NC. Grandchildren- Camari Bessant, Kimorin Wilson, Christian Bellamy, Kaylynn Bellamy, Kyara Bellamy, Maurice Livingston, Jr., Jaquan Dixon, Alexia Mills, Amaurya Livingston, Allyana Alston, Dennis Bellamy III, and Angelique Bellamy; 1 great-grandson- Elijah Seymour.  

Dennis was predeceased by his father, Gettie Bellamy, a sister Mable L. (Johnny, deceased) Gore, and brother Willie E. Bellamy. He is survived by a brother, Gettie E Bellamy and 3 sisters- Alinda (Herbert, deceased) Bellamy, Penny (Tommie) Woodard, and Veronica (Anthony) Jones, all of Brooksville, SC. Reared in the home like siblings were Karen (Aundray) Bullock, Tiffeny Vaught, and Timothy (Claudia) Wilson. Sisters-in-law- Emma Bellamy of Brooksville, SC, Minnie (Leonard) James of Bessmer, AL, Abradella Gause of Winchester, VA; brothers-in-law- Thurman (Edie) Gause of Sunset Beach, NC; Artels (Lisa) Gause of Boston, MA; Edward (Rose) Gause of Brooksville, SC; Rudolph Stephens of Shallotte, NC; Eveda Gause of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Very special uncle Otis Lee (Betsy) Vaught and special aunts Mable Greene of Wampee, SC; Earla Mae Bellamy of Supply, NC. Very special cousins and friends- Willie James Grissett, Willie Joe Grissett, Kelvin Riggins, Edward Moss, Gilbert Riggins, Ozzie Frinks, and Gloria Campbell. Dennis also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends.

 The viewing will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at mt calvary 2-5PM. The Funeral will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at Mt. Calvary # 2 MBC 2625 Hwy 111 Little River, SC 29566 AT 1PM

Burial will follow with Full Military Honors at NMB Memorial Gardens APPROX: 3pm

Will be live streamed > Link attached below

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