Felton “James” Bellard
A man who would show me that the quality, and integrity of a man was not decided by the color of his skin
A man who taught me about dedication. He worked for my father on his farm for nearly 15 years and I can not recall a time when he was late nor didn’t come to work. He also stayed late many many times.
A man who never complained nor had any harsh word about any person
A man who instilled in me the ideals, morals, and values that I believe in even to this day
A man who loved his music , KTIZ FM 96.9 out of Alexandria and KJCB AM 770 out of Lafayette were his favorites. Any time I hear a Billy Ocean song, or “I Feel For You” by Chaka Kahn I always think of him.
A man who was the best tractor driver I ever knew. He taught me and I was told by a few farmers that I was the best tractor driver they ever had. Thanks James!!!
A man who loved his “soul food”. He took me to the Star Lite Inn for lunch a few times and he could cook with the best of em.
A man who was a dedicated father to James Jr and Crystal Gayle, his two children.
A man who was a father to me when my Dad and I didn’t see eye to eye.
A man I wanted to be so bad that I painted myself black when I was 6 years old.
A man who took care of my brothers and I, if we were his own
A man who should have gotten more credit for the success of my Dad’s farm.
A man that was at my wedding, and one of, if not the best friend I ever had.
A man that my wife and children had the privilege to meet and will be better because of that.
A man I will never forget nor ever stop loving.
Good bye my brother and hero.
Jeffrey Miller
November 14,2014
