George "Robert" Belton
Jan. 15, 1943 ~ Jan. 3, 2012
Ocean Springs,
Mr. George "Robert" Belton, age 68, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of the Fontainebleau Community.
Robert was an avid racecar fan, a shrimper and loved to hunt. He loved life on the Gulf Coast and being with his wife, family and friends. He retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding after 37 years of service as a welder.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Sarvas and Cornelia Belton and a brother, Sarvas "Buddy" Belton.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carolyn (Carol) Belton of Ocean Springs, MS, brother Emory (Billie) Belton of Gray, LA, sisters, Helen Pigford of Vancleave, MS, Marie (Lonnie) Parden of Tanner-Williams, Linda Duthu of Lockport, LA, Dianne (Hugh) Ogle of Ocean Springs, and Althea (Kevin) Trahan of Gautier, sister-in-law, Geneva Waltman and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 6, 2012, from 6 pm until 8 pm, with a 7 pm Memorial Service, all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to Belle Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7900 Fountainbleau Rd., Ocean Springs, MS. 39564.
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He will be missed
God bless
Kurt
January 10, 2012
Carol and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Robert. He was a wonderful man. I know the entire community will miss him.
Vivian Davis
January 9, 2012
Linda, you and your family are in my prayers at this time of loss. I am so sorry that I cannot be at the service but want you to know that you are thought of with love. You are under His wings and He is there for you. God bless
Michele Gregory Spanier
January 8, 2012
Carol and the Robert Belton Family,
I am so sorry about Robert. It has been many years since I have seen you all. I have many good memories as a child of visiting everyone with Aunt Pent and Uncle Fred.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Rudd
January 7, 2012
To Robert Belton's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Garry and Liz Gilliam
Liz Gilliam
January 6, 2012
carol, you are in our thoughts and prayers and may god be by your side to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Robert was a wonderful man and husband and we know this has put a huge hole in your heart, but friends and family will guide you through.
david & jo delancey
January 5, 2012
my condolences to Robert's family and friends.
Sara Poole Smith
January 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I met Robert only once, but I feel like I know him, because Dianne, my friend of many years, has told me so much about her brother, Robert. He was a very special person. So sorry for your loss.
Marie & Marv Kuffskie
January 4, 2012
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
January 5, 2012
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