Charles Windle Belk

Mr. Charles Windle Belk, Sr. age 89, of Keystone Heights passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2016. He was born on February 20, 1927 in Ethel, Mississippi to the late Louis "Louie" and Ida (Woods) Belk, and had served in the United States Navy during WWII. For 50 years, Windle had made Melrose and Keystone Heights his home, where he developed many friendships; a kind and gentle man were the words often used to describe him. Windle was a Christian and loved the Lord, and everyone knew he loved his family more than anything in this world. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leland, Harvey, and Paul. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 67 years, Juanita (Taylor) Belk and their three children, Charles Belk (Cindy) of Middleburg, Kim Martin (Randy) of Ocala and Edith Beck (Bill) of Keystone Heights; three siblings, Sammie G. Belk of Columbia, MS, Henry Wallace Belk of Kosciusko, MS and Melba Glynn Ruell of Noblesville, IN. Also left behind are six grandchildren, Jamie Nooney, SFC Johannah Beck, Casia Sinco, Alicia Nooney, Sierra Hobbs and Joseph Martin; nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services for Mr. Belk will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 in the First Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Shepherd and Pastor Daniel Findley officiating. Interment will follow at Eliam Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 550 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Eliam Cemetery 861 State Road 21 North Melrose FL 32666 US Visitation Sunday, June 5, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Service Monday, June 6, 2016 11:00 AM - First Baptist Church of Keystone Heights 550 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176