Rodney Earl Bellett
Rodney Earl Bellett, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on January 15, 1947, he was the son of James Chester Bellett and Marie (Sexton) Bellett. Rodney proudly served in the United States Navy. After serving he worked at LANXESS as a maintance tech for many years. When Rodney was young, he and his dad enjoyed going shrimping. Rodney often collected varies coins when he could. He was a member of Mason 32nd Degree Shriner. Rodney loved hunting. He went every year for several weeks at a time. He was a part of the lease police to make sure everyone was following the rules. The deer lease was his happy place and normally that is where you could find him. When Rodney was not hunting, he enjoyed going fishing and relaxing in the sun. Rodney was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie Bellett; brother, James Bellett, and sisters, Linda Greene and Joyce Tinsley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Paulette Bellett; sons, Jeff Bellett and wife Page, and Paul Bellett and wife Rachel; grandchildren, Ashli Bellett, Brody Bellett and wife Lauren, Ciara Anderson, Riley Anderson, Hunter Smart, and Coy Smart; great-grandchildren, Bently Byerly, Easton Marks, Brynlee Bellett, Byler Bellett, Wade Shelton, and Logan Smart; sister, Anna Marple; as well as other loving family and friends.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Carson Shearer
September 29, 2023
Mr. Rodney was just like an uncle to me, he taught me many things about hunting and cooking growing up. He always knew how to make everyone laugh at our deer lease and always had on a smile. I will miss him dearly but I know he lived life in a great way, sharing love and kindness to others. My regards to the family :heart:
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September 28, 2023
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September 28, 2023
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September 27, 2023
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September 27, 2023
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September 26, 2023
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September 26, 2023
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September 25, 2023
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Sexton Sexton Baker
September 21, 2023
We will see you again in a better place. So wait for us, be happy, look down on us with love.
Phyllis Tarter
September 20, 2023
So sad to hear about Rodney's passing. He was a good friend to Bobby. All my love to his family. Phyllis Tarter
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September 20, 2023
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September 20, 2023
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Jerry Pelloquin
September 20, 2023
Rodney was a wonderful friend. Rodney and Paulette invited me into their home when we served in the Navy together. I have fond memories hunting squirrels with Rodney. I will always cherish our friendship. Rest in Peace buddy.
Jerry Pelloquin