Sunday, February 18, 2018

A Good Friend Died


Obituary for James "Herschel" Belt

James "Herschel" Belt, 81, of Marion, KY. died Thursday February 15, 2018 at his home in Marion, KY. He was a member, Deacon and co-founder of Unity General Baptist Church, board member of the West Kentucky Association of General Baptist Churches, United States Army Veteran and he served as a tank driver for the 2nd Armored Division under the command of General George Patton IV who was responsible for naming the unit "Hell On Wheels".

Survivors include his wife, Lorna Sue Belt of Marion, KY.; children, Randy (Latisha) Belt of Marion, KY. and Angie (Matt) Prowell of Fredonia, KY.; brother, Bobby L. Belt of Marion, KY.; grandchildren, Bristyn Prowell and Colin and Devin Belt and great granddaughter, Kendall Buell.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Ruie "Doc" Belt and mother, Ollie Mae Williams; infant daughter, Y'Vonne Gay Belt; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Sunday February 18, 2018 at Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne, KY. with interment in Dunn Springs Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. and from 10 AM until service time Sunday at the church.

Donations may be made to the West Kentucky General Baptist Association.

No comments:

Post a Comment