T. G. Gerald Bellmyer , 92, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Newburn Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Bellmyer was born June 7, 1922 in Copan, Oklahoma to Arlie Bellmyer and Evelyn Wagaman Bellmyer. During World War II, he served in the Eighth Bomber Command of the United States Air Force. Mr. Bellmyer later became a maintenance supervisor for Charter Oil Company, where he retired after many years of service. Loving the outdoors, he spent much time farming, caring for his cattle and keeping his property in immaculate condition. Mr. Bellmyer had a special passion for his family, always including them in his daily activities. He taught both his children and grandchildren to work hard, but taught them to play hard as well. As a hobby, Mr. Bellmyer enjoyed square dancing with friends across Texas. He was a 50+ year member of the Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737.

He is survived by
Daughter: Sharon Kay Bartee and husband, Royce of Madill, Oklahoma

Son: Tom Bellmyer and wife, Noreen Clair of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Richard Bartee and wife, Cheryl
Mandi Bellmyer Johnson and husband, Ronnie
Chris Bellmyer and wife, Julie Lux

Great Grandchildren:
Zoe, Noah, Ruby, Lucien

Many other family members and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Betty Bellmyer
Great Grandson: Dylan Russell
Parents: Arlie Bellmyer and Evelyn Wagaman Bellmyer
Five Brothers

Pallbearers will be Royce Bartee, Ronnie Johnson, Chris Bellmyer, Richard Bartee, Jimmy Medearis and Tom Bellmyer. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandchildren, Noah and Lucien.