With hearts of sorrow, The Memorial Funeral Home Staff requests your prayers for the family and friends of

Mr. Mario Montrell Bellard.

Mario Montrell Bellard, was born on November 15, 1982 to the parents of Joseph and Laura Bellard.

At an early age, Mario joined Valley Peace Baptist Church. In his adult life, he fellowshipped at Mt. Sariah Baptist Church.

Mario was a graduate of Cotton Valley High School, class of 2001. He played several sports but his love for football continued. He was a proud Dallas Cowboy Fan and was not afraid to make sure you were aware.  He was a kind, loving, humble, and respectful person. He would give you the shirt off his back.

He transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Mario is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, Zoereatha Jiles and L.T. Morris and paternal grandparents, Joseph Bellard Sr., and Audrey Robinson Bellard.

Mario leaves to cherish his precious memories and legacy, two sons, Isiah Thornton and Jamarea Bellard, and one daughter, Aamiyah Bellard all of Minden, La. Parents; Joseph and Laura Bellard, two sisters, Melody B. Grigsby (Kaylon), Terell Shyne (Dexter), Step-brother De'Untrez Jackson, God-brothers, Cameron Eason and Michael Williams Jr., a loving partner who he admired and loved, Jasmine Harris, two nieces, Kaya Grigsby and Zahria Shyne, three nephews, Tyler Grigsby, Malik Young and Dexter Shyne Jr. Maternal Aunties and Uncles, Deborah Rice, Eunice Morris, Wille E. Morris, Willie C. Morris, Regina Morris, Cynthia Andy (Jermaine), deceased Aunty Esther Morris. Paternal Uncles and Aunties, Linda Glaude, Paul Bellard, Jimmy Bellard, Glen Bellard Sr., Renee Bellard (Jerry), deceased Aunty and Uncles, Larry Bellard Sr. and Judy Bellard, one great nephew, Khai'Mari Grigsby and a host of cousins and friends.