Charles Galen Belt Obituary
We bid farewell to Charles Galen Belt of Marion, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles "Snap" Belt and Margaret Newcom Belt; his son Charles Gregory Belt; and his siblings-in-law, Jessie Melton, Jerry Deatherage and Marilyn Belt.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann Belt; his daughters, Gala Belt Sykes (Brian Sykes) of Puryear and D'Arcy Ponce (Jonathan Ponce) of Paducah; his grandson Charles Hayden Sykes of Puryear, Tennessee.; and his siblings, Janet Stevens (CW Stevens) of Marion, Gwen Melton of Marion, Phyllis Deatherage of Lola, Kay Easley (Noble Easley) of Marion and Eddie Harold Belt of Marion. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 9:00 AM and from 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home Inc. (117 W Bellville St, Marion, KY 42064). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 1:15 PM at the Mapleview Cemetery West Bellville.
Donations may be made to Mapleview Cemetery, PO Box 544, Marion, Kentucky 42064.
