Michael Edward Belote

Michael Edward Belote obituary, Gallatin, TN

Michael Edward Belote

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Aug

28

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Gallatin

205 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066

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Aug

28

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Gallatin

205 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066

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Michael Belote Obituary

Visit the Sumner Funeral & Cremation - Gallatin website to view the full obituary.

Michael Edward Belote, age 70, of Gallatin, passed away August 21, 2025. Mike was born on September 11, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Frank and Jean Belote. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank S. Belote, Jr. and William V. Belote.

He was a proud graduate of Gallatin High School, Class of 1972, and Volunteer State Community College.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Karen Tatum Belote; step-children, Thomas Arnett and Katie Woods (Harvey); grandchildren, Josie, Cora, and Harleigh Woods; sister, Carolyn Neal (Mike), and his nephews, Bryan Neal (Kelly) and Logan Neal (Morgan).

A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, 12:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church Gallatin with Rev. John Penfield and Pastor Travis Fleming officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Starting Strong at First Baptist Gallatin, 205 E. Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. 

Arrangements Entrusted to: Sumner Funeral & Cremation, Gallatin (615) 452-9059 www.sumnerfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sumner Funeral & Cremation - Gallatin

128A W. Eastland St., Gallatin, TN 37066

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Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Gallatin

205 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066

Send Flowers

Aug

28

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Gallatin

205 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.