Thomas Joel Belt III

Tom is leaving behind his wife Jill, daughter Brandy Lanphear, her husband Matthew, his daughter Amy Carwile, and her husband Brian (Bo). As well as his 7 grandchildren, Julianna Belt, Bella Prochaska, Jimmy Prochaska, Vinny Prochaska, Jack Prochaska, Cade Carwile and Jesse Lanphear.

Tom was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and was always surrounded by great friends and neighbors. Tom was a member of several Catholic Churches and served in many ways throughout the years. Tom graduated from Georgia State University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He started his career with Sears Roebuck and Company while still in college, working in the internal Audit Department in Atlanta. Over his 35 years with the company, he worked in a number of cities. He gained certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Internal Systems Auditor. He was eventually moved to Headquarters in Chicago and retired as Vice President of Internal Audit for Sears Corporate. Tom was passionate about giving back to the community. While in Key West, Florida, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Key West Junior Chamber of Commerce. In Albany, Georgia, he served on the Board of Directors for the local chapter of the American Council of Girl Scouts and volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. In Daytona Beach, Florida, Tom served as President of the PTA. While in Chicago, Illinois, he was a member of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. After he retired from Sears, Tom became Vice President of Audit and Aviation for Advance Auto Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia and retired in 2015. During that time, he served on the Board of Directors for the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Although Tom truly enjoyed his work and volunteer life, his true love was the game of golf. He started playing when he was 12 and one of his personal greatest achievements was beating his own Dad the next year. His first Hole-In-One came when he was 15 and he spent his entire life playing as often as he could. After Tom’s diagnosis, he and his wife moved to Lynchburg, Virginia to be near family. He became a member of Trinity Episcopal Church where he found fellowship and continued to grow spiritually. Tom was loved by many and will be missed by all.

A memorial service celebrating his life and faith will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Gail Goldsmith officiating.

The family will host a reception following the service at City View by the James, 828 Main Street, 20th floor, downtown Lynchburg.

In lieu of flowers, Tom requested you contact an old friend and tell them you miss them.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whittentimberlake.com for the Belt family.