James Dan Bellamy, Sr.

Loris, SC

James Dan Bellamy Sr., age 80 of Loris, SC, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in his home.  Born in Horry County, SC, he was the son of the late John Dallas Bellamy and Nancy Bell Watts Bellamy.  

Dan worked as a Deputy Coroner for many years with Horry County Coroners Office, after his retirement he continued his work with the Horry County School system as a bus driver.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Hardee Bellamy of the home; one son, James Dan Bellamy Jr. and wife Michelle of Loris, SC; one daughter, Tammy Bellamy Watts and husband Darren of Conway, SC; Randall Lewis and wife Christy of Conway, who Dan referred to as his other son.  One brother, Ronald Lane Bellamy wife Diane of Loris, SC; three grandchildren, Brianna Long of Conway, SC, Bailey Watts of Conway, SC, James Dylan Bellamy and wife Brantlee of Loris, SC; one great grandson, River Long of Conway, SC; aunt, Diane King of Clinton, SC; and special brother, Freddie “Old Goat” Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Summers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am in the Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Longs SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Horry County Humane Society, 2101 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526.  Animal Shelter support - Animal Shelter

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City.

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