May 12, 1943 – October 21, 2022
James Albert Bellamy, 79, Cicero, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 12, 1943, to Samuel and Ruby (Russell) Bellamy in Bonnie Blue, Va.
Jim was a proud military veteran. He served in the regular Army in Company A 709th Battalion as an MP with a sharpshooter in rifle and expert in pistol. Jim also served in the National Guard Battery C 2nd Battalion 150th and retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. For over 40 years, he worked as a tool and die maker at Steel Parts Corporation, retiring in 2005. Jim was an avid fisherman and bowler, and he loved nice cars and babies. He had a deep love for his family, including a special relationship with his maternal grandfather, Richard Jackson Russell. Jim provided a special, father-like love to all his nieces and nephews.
Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gail Arlene Bellamy; daughters, Vanessa (Jesse) Junker and Vivian (John) Pirics; and the lights of his life, grandsons, Trevor and Henry Pirics.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jo Anne Hamilton; and his brothers, William R. Bellamy and Samuel Wells Bellamy II.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Bellamy family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes with Jim’s care.
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