Jerry Mitchell Bellew, Jr.

Jerry Mitchell Bellew, Jr., age 83, of Russellville, KY, passed away at 7:49 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Bowling Green Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Jerry was born November 21, 1931; he was one of four children. Growing up in Henderson during the depression was hard work. He began working at an early age. As a child he attended Weaverton Elementary School. At the age of 15 he lied about his age to join the U.S. Army in 1946. He served in Japan from 1946-1949, where he was part of the Occupation Forces under General Douglas MacArthur. After getting home he married Eliza Frances Downs. They moved to Texas where he worked for Thompson Bit in the Oil Industry. Jerry spent 17 years working out of Indianapolis in the Terrazzo tile and marble installation business. He eventually moved back to Henderson in 1979. Jerry enjoyed baking cakes and sharing with friends. Jerry loved dogs, horse racing and going to family member’s sporting events. He was famous for his story telling, and was a member of The Moose Lodge #732 and the V.F.W. #7119 out of Indianapolis, IN. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Eliza Bellew, son, Jerry Michael Bellew, grandson, Conner Edwards, sister, Alyce “Sissy” Eshbaugh, 2 brothers, Alvie Lord and J.T. Sutton. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Elaine Glover Indianapolis, IN Robin Edwards and husband Phillip Auburn, KY 2 Sons: Carl Bellew and wife Janie Grandview, MO David Bellew Henderson, KY 10 Grandchildren: Brent Glover,Kansas City, MO; Angela Glover, Folsom, California; Paul Glover, Cynthiana, IN; Ashley Wright, Robards, KY; Amanda Lingerfelt, Auburn, KY; Jessica Borum, Henderson, KY; Brandon Adams, Madisonville, KY; Tanner Edwards, Henderson, KY; Jacob Bellew, Grandview, MO; Kelsey Bellew, Springfiled, MO. 5 Great Grandchildren: Taylor Bailey, El Paso, TX; Sky-Lyn Glover, Hannah Glover, & Kayleigh Glover all of Jacksonville, FL; Linvia Rhea Lingerfelt, Auburn, KY. Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry’s Life Celebration from 4:00- 8:00 PM Tuesday and again on Wednesday starting at 9:00 AM at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Am on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Jerry Mitchell Bellew, Jr.

November 21, 1931 - August 15, 2015