Billy Joe Bellamy

Billy Joe Bellamy, 77, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 03, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 08, 1942 in Portsmouth, VA son of the late Albert Boyd Bellamy and Anna Mae Bellamy.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Bellamy Graham and Norma Bellamy Graham.

Survivors include his loving wife, Wendy Jones Bellamy of Myrtle Beach; three sons, Dr. Jon Michael Bellamy and his wife Dawn of Charlotte, NC, Richard Forest Bellamy and his wife Tempra of Lynchburg, VA and Joey Bellamy of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Tara Lang Bellamy of Myrtle Beach; seven grandchildren, Cameran, Evan, Harrison, Isley, Allison, Jon Weston and Kingsley; three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Taylor and Jordan; and many nieces and nephews.

Billy proudly served in the National Guard. He retired after thirty years of service being a state trooper.

Billy was a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church in Longs, SC and attended First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach. He also was a part of the Masons. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life.

A celebration of Billy’s life will be held 1:00pm Monday, December 09, 2019 at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 with Bruce Crawford officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

The family has requested that memorial contributions in Billy’s name be made to Buck Creek Baptist Church, 11483 North Hwy 905 Longs, SC 29568 or to First Baptist Church, 500 4th Ave North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.

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