John Elmer “Big John” Bellington

February 19, 1954 – October 31, 2022

A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend went to his eternal home on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was 68 years old. Welding and machining were Big John’s life and hobby. Fabricating became a career he loved. A day off was rare, but he spent most of them fishing, cooking and spending time with family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memories daughter, Michelle Gregory and husband Michael; two sons, Brian and wife Morgan, Jeffery and wife Fran; two brothers, Joe and wife Terri, Tom and wife Terry; six grandchildren, Damon, Kaci, Christopher, Jace, Luke, Aubrey; four great grandchildren, Kamryn, Shelby, Kara, Vivian and a host of loving family members and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, in Denham Springs on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 9am until Celebration of Life Service at 11am, conducted by Rev. Johnny Morgan. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Eunice Bellington. In Lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to Live Oak Baptist Church, 35603 Coxe Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70706. Condolences may be offered at