BELLIS, John “Dick,” 86, of Chesterfield, Va., formerly of Punxsutawney, Pa., passed away November 14, 2012.

He was a member The American Legion Post 0146 in Hopewell, Va.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Estelle Bellis.

He is survived by daughter, Carol McDonald of Scottsville, Va.; son, Richard A. Bellis of Salisbury, N.C.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial service to be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park.

Contributions can be made to Rowan Vocational Opportunities Inc., 2726 Old Concord Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28146.