Gerald Bellis Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Bellis of Tyler, Texas, born in Marshalltown, Iowa, who passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Bellis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Basil Bellis and Jessie Opal Drake Bellis; his wife Mary Louise; and his son John King Bellis. He is survived by: his children, Vickie L. Gerrard (Robert) of Brandon, MS, Kathryn Bellis of Houston, TX. and Steven Bellis (Mikie); his grandchildren, Robin Clay (Derek) of Flowood, MS, Holly Holder (Casey) of Brandon, MS, Mitchell Bellis (Katie) of Red Bank, NJ, Evan Bellis of Houston, TX, Rachel Root of Georgetown, TX, Hilarie Bellis Sexton (Jimmy) of San Francisco, CA and Avery Bellis of Santa Monica, CA; and his great grandchildren, Adalidah Crocker, Amelia Clay of Flowood, MS, Lyla Bellis of Red Bank, NJ and Colette Sexton of San Francisco, CA..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tyler First Baptist Church, 301 W. Ferguson, Tyler, TX 75702 (http://www.fbctyler.org) or a charity of your choice.
