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Oakley Belden Obituary
Oakley Franklin Belden Sr., 88, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
He was an Army veteran of World War II. A retired machinist for C. Lee Cook for thirty five years and a member and former chairman of Deacons for Immanuel Baptist Church.
Oakley is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Lee Belden, and his parents, Elvin and Molly Belden.
He is survived by his children, Oakley Franklin Belden Jr., (Patricia), Vance E. Belden (Linda) and Mark S. Belden, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
A funeral service to celebrate Oakley's life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1121 S. Clay St. Louisville, Kentucky 40203, with entombment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Guests are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd, and after 9 am at Immanuel the day of the funeral.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.
Please visit us online at www.archlheadyresthaven.com
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Erlene Robbins
May 24, 2016
I was trying to look up Uncle Oakley for my Mom , She wonder if her brother was still alive.
I sorry to see that he pass away,You and your family will be in our prayers!
love
Erlene Robbins
{ my mom's name is Mary Darlene Belden}
Chaplain Rita
May 22, 2016
Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.
Rhonda Gregory
May 22, 2016
You know you have friends. I pray you find peace, hope , and comfort. Love ya my friend
C & J Cheney
May 20, 2016
Belden family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. God promises us that he will wipe away sickness, death, sorrow, and tears. Until that glorious promise is fulfilled, may happy memories of your father, grandfather, and friend fill your heart and bring you smiles.
LaNell FHS class of '75
May 20, 2016
Vance, so sorry to read of your dad's passing.
Donna Petty
May 20, 2016
Frank,
Prayers and love are with you and your family in your time of need.
Love ya, Big Brother!
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