Roy C. Bellingar

Roy C Bellingar, 86, went home to be with the Lord, on November 2, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Roy lived a life grounded in hard work, faith, music, and the simple joys of the outdoors. 

Roy married the love of his life, Willa “Jean” Terry and together they shared 65 years of steadfast partnership. He built a proud career as a small-business owner, running his own drywall company and earning a reputation for craftsmanship and integrity. Beyond work, Roy found joy in hunting, golf, playing cards and cribbage, the occasional trip to the casino, and dancing—especially with Jean. 

Music was another constant in his life. He played country and gospel alongside Jean and dear friends in their bands, The Amazing Grace Gospel Band and many other bands over the years, sharing songs of hope at churches and community events. He also appeared for nine seasons on the gospel TV program Sister Margaret’s Gospel Hour. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Martha Bellingar; brothers, Robert and Raymond Bellingar; and son-in-law, Walker Toddy. 

Roy is survived by his wife, Jean Bellingar; children, Clinton Bellingar (Alma Ploof) and Terry Toddy; granddaughters, Olivia Toddy, Hunter Strope (husband Jeremiah Strope); grandson, CJ Bellingar and great-grandsons, Aizen Kaleward, and Reid Strope. 

His legacy endures in their lives—in every laugh around a kitchen table, every well-told story, and every song that stirs your heart. 

Friends may visit with Roy’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Ray Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. 

Contributions in memory of Roy may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.