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Octavious Bellamy, Sr.


Sunrise: October 12, 1946

Sunset: March 31, 2021

Octavious Bellamy, Sr., 74, of Norfolk passed away on March 31, 2021. Born in Whitakers, NC, he was the son of the late Adell Bellamy Gorham and the late Octavious Draughn, Jr.

Octavious retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 20+ years of service. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA and The Word Church, Richmond, VA. A faithful man of God, Octavious served on the Deacon and Men’s Usher Ministries and led communion services for the sick and homebound.

Besides his mother and father, Octavious was predeceased by his grandfather, Step Bellamy, and two sisters, Doris Gorham Hampton and Sheila Draughn. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Brenda; son, Octavious Jr.; daughter, Yovonda; grandson, Tyvon; special sister, Delores Bellamy Short; brothers, Leo Gorham (Jeanetta), William Gorham, James Gorham, and Robert Lee Gorham (Kathy); special aunts, Mattie Bellamy, Ethel Mae Bellamy, Geneva Suggs, and Mary Frances Hinton; and a host of other close family members and friends.

Viewing Monday, April 5, 2021 9:30am - 11:30am Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Graveside Service Monday, April 5, 2021 12:00pm Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.

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    Cheryl says

    Aunt Brenda you had a good and wonderful husband he took care of his family and help all of us he will be dearly miss but knowing that GOD called him we have to Rejoice Uncle Caboo is with the Angels of GOD can I get a amen.

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      THALIA H ADAMS says

      Brother Bellamy will be greatly missed he was a dear friend of mine a great brother and Christ from the word church Norfolk Virginia he was a man of great integrity and a peaceful man in a God-fearing man he will be greatly missed and I will forever hold memories of him in my heart he’s in a better place my prayers go out to the family I pray that God give you peace and strengthen you in your time of need

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        Delores Harris says

        I met him at The Word Church Bible Study Class here in Norfolk several years ago. He was truly a servant. Always pleasant,, encouraging, inviting, warm and humble.

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    Bryan Taylor says

    Yovonda my deepest condolences to you and your family. I know that GOD will comfort, guide, and wipe your tears away for we know that Heaven is rejoicing that yet another Good and Faithful Servant has come home! Smile and Rejoice in all the memories that you have had with your father on this side of Heaven.

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    Dontay Thomas says

    Sorry for the lost, We all gained a special ANGEL in HEAVEN, even though we wanted him here, the LORD needed him there with him in Heaven. He was a wonderful uncle/role model, he taught me many things that I live by to this day!

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    Nikki Scroggins says

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I look forward to seeing him and my parents again. Much love from your Baltimore family.

    Proverbs 14:14,15 has brought me comfort.
    “If a man dies, can he live again?I will wait all the days of my compulsory service
    Until my relief comes.15 You will call, and I will answer you.
    You will long* for the work of your hands.”

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    GWENDOLYN BARNES says

    Octavious and I were classmates throughout all of our school days. He was a wonderful friend and always remained in close contact with the Phillips High School classmates of 1965. He will be missed. May God comfort his family and friends.

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      George W Cook, JR. says

      Really a great man! Had a heart of gold! Friendly and positive during our time at Antioch! Heaven certainly is his home now! God’s Peace and Comfort for all family and friends!

      Billy and Sharon Cook

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    Emily Praileau and Family says

    We’re so sorry for your Loss. Sending our condolences to the Bellamy family.

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      THALIA H ADAMS says

      I am so sorry to hear that brother Bellamy has passed he was a dear friend of mine’s at the word church Norfolk and he will be greatly missed he was a great man of integrity a very peaceful man and a very God-fearing man I know he’s in a better place but he will be greatly missed by his memory will live forever within my memory of him my condolences go out to the family May the peace of God rest upon your lies and give you peace and Grant you his unfailing love in your time of need

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    Erma jones says

    My sincere condolences to the family.Octavious was my classmate and a dear friend.He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

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    Cookie (Kim) COOK says

    So Sorry..My heart goes to Ms Yvonne, Mom and her Son & Family..My Condolences to Family..M.Y.R.I.P…Sir..🙏🙏🙏

    Cookie Cook

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    Matthew Harris says

    ONE WHO KNEW BROTHER BELLLAMY FOR TEN YEARS,KNOWS THAT HE BELIVED THE WORD OF GOD. AND HE LIVED ACCORDING. I AM GLAD THAT IKNEW HIM.

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    Wilbert & Julia (Jay) Draughn & Family says

    Brenda & Family, With Sympathy, Hope it helps to know that others are with you in thought and sympathy. Prayers of Blessings, Peace and Love are being delivered for your comfort in time of bereavement, especially in time of all memories there after.

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    Elaine Fennell says

    It saddened me to hear of “Caboo’s passing. He was truly a beautiful person, a man of God who always had a smile on his face and when talking with him it was always a peaceful like adoration of joy and kindness. To the family, stay strong knowing that he is in God’s Kingdom and that you will see him again.

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    Milton R Exum says

    Brenda and Family. We are truly sorry for your loss. We would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences. Octavious was a great guy..
    Milton and Patricia Exum

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    Raleigh Peoples says

    My condolences goes out to the Bellamy family during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen and comfort the entire family. I will continue to pray for your family.

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    Barbara McNair says

    To the dear family of Brother Bellamy, we were so heart broken to hear of his passing. We, the McNair family met Brother Bellamy 8 years ago at the Word Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Always the first to arrive each Thursday night and ascertain that everything was set to order before class. A great leader and lover of Jesus Christ. Bellamy Family, you have our sincere condolences. May God comfort you and grant you peace.

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      Lettie Askew says

      Mrs. Brenda my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family sorry for your loss God will take care of you.

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    Kerry A. Williams says

    To the Family of Brother Bellamy, our hearts are heavy over his passing. My wife and I met him at The Word Church International Ministries (TWCIM) Tidewater about 7 years ago. We remember him as being a “faithful Servant” of the Living God. He was one of the pillars of TWCIM Tidewater and is the epitome of one, sold out to the Lord Jesus Christ and his faithful service at TWCIM Tidewater proves that this was true. We can hear the Lord Jesus Christ saying, “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. He will be sorely missed by us all.
    We are standing with you and praying for you during this difficult time. May the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort strengthen you where you’re weak, heal you where you’re hurting, and grant you His perfect peace in Jesus name.
    God bless.💖💞🔥🔥

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    Horace Spady says

    I met Octavia Bellamy approximately 30 years at a chandelier company on Ballentine Blvd where he worked. We immediately connected. As a result of our connection, we continued to stay in touch and we both attended the jail ministry banquets, We also used to walk together at the Kroc Center. It was extremely surprising to myself and my family to hear about his recent passing. Octavia was a faithful brother in Christ.He will be truly missed. My prayers of comfort and peace to the family.

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    Horace Spady says

    I met Octavious Bellamy approximately 30 years at a chandelier company on Ballentine Blvd where he worked. We immediately connected. As a result of our connection, we continued to stay in touch and we both attended the jail ministry banquets, We also used to walk together at the Kroc Center. It was extremely surprising to myself and my family to hear about his recent passing. Octavia was a faithful brother in Christ.He will be truly missed. My prayers of comfort and peace to the family.

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    Linda McCluney on behalf of the group says

    Linda McCluney

    The “Early Morning KROC Walkers” extend condolences to the family of Octavious. He will be missed from the early morning power house walking group . He was a kind and thoughtful person.

    Our prayers to the family.

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