Howard Bellew, 93, formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away Thursday, August 27, in Seminole, FL, due to heart failure. He was born in Cleveland, AL and moved to Lakeland in 1957. He retired from the Polk County Board of Education where he worked in the transportation division. He was also a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Lakeland.
His son, James William Bellew of Palm Beach Gardens; daughter, Glenda Braun of Seminole, FL; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive him.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00AM on Monday, August 31, at the Bethel Cemetery. The cemetery is located at 3125 W. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL.
Great to have known you.God speed Howard.
We will miss you greatly “POPPOP”.
Sorry to lose a Bellew who brought honor to the name and his country.