Robert Dennis Bellamy Jr.'s Obituary
Robert Dennis Bellamy, Jr.(Robby) of Bartlett TN; born November 5th 1970 walked into Glory with Jesus on Thursday January 13, 2022 at the age of 51.
Robby Is survived by his wife Shannon Hannah Bellamy (Babydoll) (married 1998), His children Hannah Grace Bellamy Thompson(Doll Baby) (married Chris Thompson), Robert Dennis Bellamy III (Tre)(Bug), and Brianna Rebecca Bellamy (Monkey). Robby also leaves his mother Margaret Colville Bellamy Payne (married James Payne). His father, the first Robert Dennis (Dennis), passed on in 1991 . Robby also leaves his siblings Dededra Nelson (Eric) and Kathryn Wiggs (Mark) as he meets his older brother Thomas Hugh (infant death) for the first time. Robby is leaving countless in-laws (Papason and Judy Luo), nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, ministry partners, and Heart Family here to continue on with the ministry of sharing Hope and love with everyone around us.
Robby had the gift of making every person he interacted with feel special and important to him. The reason he could do this is because everyone was important to him. There are countless men who call Robby brother and Best Friend. Anyone he had an encounter with would hear the words- “How can I help?” and then he would work to help. Robby’s Genius IQ was something he never spoke of (although others bragged about it for him). He used his Amazing logistical mind to create incredible and at times impossible things. He loved his time at MS Carriers/Swift transportation in the early days of his career followed by almost 20 years at Fed Ex where he thrived with a group of co-workers he considered the best of friends.
Robby’s love for his alma maters Bartlett High School and University of Memphis are well documented. Robby earned his Electrical Engineering degree at the U of M. He was actively involved with both programs and supported them in many ways. University of Memphis Football was a passion of his (28 shirts representing!). Bartlett Panthers and the Men of Faith “Water Boys” was a huge part of Robby’s joy. Pouring into the life of young men at a place he was completely invested in brought him so much happiness.
Robby was involved in so many areas it is absolutely impossible to not miss one or two as we list them. Robby used all these activities to share joy, hope and Jesus. In no particular order, here are a few of the many ways Robby reached out and loved on people.
Youth Leader at St. Stephens Methodist Church (including one memorable Disney trip)
Eagle Scout of Troop 200
Softball Captain
Athletic Director at Whitten Baptist Church
Sound Tech at Whitten Baptist Church (10years)
Grace Building at Bellevue Baptist Church (5 years)
Disaster Relief Chainsaw Crew (A team of course!)
Royal Ambassadors Leader (Camporee Champion)
Youth Leader/Trip chaperone/driver/keeper in line of Shannon and Ryker
Men of Faith/Bartlett Panthers Water boy
Vice president and President of the Bartlett Football booster club
Fed Ex Golf Tournament Hole Captain (17 years)
Deacon at Faith Baptist Church Bartlett
Fireworks shooter with HiTech Special Effects (this year’s Faith Baptist Fireworks were the best ever!)
Soccer Coach (with over 75 nicknames for every girl that he remembered to the day he died)
Street team Leader for Primer Productions (We were helping at the first Winter Jam and 100s of concerts in between!)
Memphis Barbeque Network Competition BBQ team (Annesdale Pork , Maggie Moos, Hyper Que, and now Fireside Smokers)
Faithfull member of Faith Baptist Church Bartlett for 12 years
Robby had a smile that could be seen a room away. His bright and often sparkling blue eyes would tell you all the things going on in his always multi tasking brain. Robby was the best of huggers and was generous with them. Many don’t know he had a great voice and if you were lucky enough to take a drive with him you might have heard what the family calls Car Singer Robby singing out to one of his many well loved Christian music groups.
Words Robby would say everyday - That’s a negative Ghost Rider, How can I help?, ABSOULUTLY.
Actions Robby showed everyday- Love, Joy, Hope- Come meet my Jesus.
Visitation will be at Faith Baptist Bartlett Thursday January 20th 2pm-4:30pm
Celebration Worship will be at Faith Baptist Bartlett following the visitation at 5:00pm
People are encouraged to wear Memphis Tiger or Bartlett panther attire in honor of Robby.
A Memorial fund has been established for the Children for any desiring to donate in his honor to help his children thrive.
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