Dennis Irvin Bellefeuille

ROCKY MOUNT - Dennis Irvin Bellefeuille, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Born in Little Falls, MN on February 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Irvin J. Bellefeuille and Dorothy Bisson Bellefeuille. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Jimmy Bellefeuille, and sister-in-law, Patsy Bellefeuille. Dennis proudly served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1963 to 1965. He received his Trust Management Degree and MBA from Campbell University, as well as having been awarded the Outstanding MBA Student by the Financial Executives Institute. Following graduation, Dennis held many positions within the financial industry to include, South Carolina National Bank, Peoples Bank & Trust, Senior VP and Trust Officer with Centura Bank, Senior VP of Triangle Bank, and VP and Capital Management Consultant of First Union National Bank. Later and of most recent, Dennis was the Senior Trust Examiner with the State of North Carolina. Outside of his career in the banking industry, he was an Adjunct Professor with Campbell University Trust School where he was honored with the Alumni of the Year award, past Chairman of Campbell University Trust Education Foundation, past Chairman of Tri-County Industries, past Chairman of Nash General Hospital Medical Development Authority, an Honorary Lifetime member of the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce and also was a past Superintendent of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday School. Dennis enjoyed playing golf and throughout his life could easily be found at any number of clubs in which he was a member. Dennis loved spending time with family and friends. Dennis was a loving husband, a wonderful father, brother, and trusting friend. According to Dennis, family always came first, seconded by his cherished service to country and his belief in the strength of education, and lastly his devotion to his closest friends with the Georgetown Investment Club of Rocky Mount. The memories he created with all those around him will forever live on. Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 51 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Perry Kelly Bellefeuille; daughters, Karen Bellefeuille Roth and her husband, Jason, of Fuquay Varina, and Claire Bellefeuille of Raleigh. He is also survived by his siblings, Morris Bellefeuille and his wife, Barbara, of Little Falls, MN; Jerry Bellefeuille and his wife, Jedine, of Ortonville, MI; Gary Bellefeuille and his wife, Diane, of St. Cloud, MN; Marcel Bellefeuille and his wife, Dawn, of Little Falls, MN; Martin Bellefeuille and his wife, Mary, of Little Falls, MN; Roger Bellefeuille and his fianc, Donna, of Knoxville, TN; Bruce Bellefeuille and his wife, Patti, of Little Falls, MN; and Becky Treb and her husband, Alex, of Little Falls, MN; along with numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Dennis' Life and Mass will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount with Father Jim Mathieson officiating. A visitation will follow the service in The Commons Area of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Campbell University Trust Program, Trust Education Foundation, P. O. 218, Buies Creek, NC 27506. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Friday 11/10, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Memorial St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 301 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2070 --> | Friday 11/10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm