Raymond Everett Belt

Mr. Raymond Everett Belt, 85, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 17, 1940, in Salem, Kentucky, Raymond grew up learning the value of hard work on his family’s farm — lessons that shaped his character and helped him excel in every endeavor he pursued. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Raymond shared more than 65 years of marriage and partnership with his beloved wife, Sharon, both in life and in business. Together, they owned and operated Belt Auction and Realty in Marion, KY, serving their community with integrity and dedication. Raymond’s life reflected his faith and commitment to others. He served as a trustee and treasurer of Lola Pentecostal Church, as past president of the Pennyrile Board of Realtors and the Vice President of the Western Kentucky Realtors, and on the board of the Kentucky Auctioneers Association. Beyond his professional achievements, Raymond was an adventurer at heart. He had visited all 50 states and every continent, traveling the globe alongside Sharon. His greatest joys, however, were at home — with Sharon, their daughter Sharie, and their cherished grandchildren, Tucker and Regan, who affectionately called him “Rapa.” He is survived by his wife, Sharon Belt; daughter, Sharie Belt of Winterhaven, FL; and grandchildren, Robert Tucker Frazer of Dallas, TX and Regan Denise Frazer of Tampa, FL. Raymond was preceded in death by his three brothers, Glendel, Leon and Deon; and his parents, Corbet Everett and Ethel Mae (Ramage) Belt. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2 PM, at Lola Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025, between the hours of 5 and 8 PM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 10 AM until the funeral hour at Lola Pentecostal Church. Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com. “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15