Darrell Belew

Rev. Darrell Douglas Belew of Mesquite, born September 29, 1943, in Ballinger, TX. passed away May 2, 2005. Darrell was a graduate of Abilene High School and worked and owned several auto dealerships through his life.He was an avid Nascar fan.In 1995 he became the minister of ADL Chapel 1021 and spent the rest of his life reaching out to people spreading Love, Forgiveness and Healing. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Cavin-Belew of Mesquite; sons, Darrell Belew & wife, Ruby; Greg Belew, Jonathan Belew, student at SFA in Nacogdoches, Jeff Belew, student and member of the Richardson Eagles football; daughter, Viki & husband, Jay Dickerson; mother, Carrie Frances Belew of Big Springs; brother, Don Belew & wife, Roxy of Big Springs; sister, Jamie Davis & husband, Frank. grandchildren, Abigal & Emily of Stephensville, Hayley & Griffin of Denison; nephew, Shane of The Colony. I will miss by best friend, my soul mate, my beloved.His gentle soul will be missed by all. A poem by Greg Belew "About My Dad" 1943 - 2005 Dad's DASH I want to tell you about a Dad, and a best friend and refer to the dates of his life, from the beginning to the end. First came the date of his birth, as he entered this Earth with cheers, and what really mattered most of all, was the DASH between those years. For that DASH represents all of the time Dad spent alive on Earth... and now only those who loved him know what that little DASH is worth. For it matters not how much we own; the house...the cars...the cash. What matters is how Dad loved to live, and how he spent his DASH. If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. Dad was less quick to anger, and showed appreciation more, He loved the people in our lives like we've never been loved before. Dad would treat you with respect and more often wear a smile... Knowing that this special DASH would only last a while. Dad loved to smell the flowers, so let's take time to rehash... the humble way he lived extending his own DASH Service will be 2:00PM Saturday, May 7, 2005, at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. A tribute to my soul mate: My Beloved Darrell, People never see themselves the same way as others see them. I know you more than others since I live with you day after day. I admire you and adore you for the courage, strength and wisdom you have...to always let God be the one to receive your anger, fear, and troubles and not take it out on those of us around you. You truly are an example of someone who takes "The Road Less Traveled." An Example When the world seemed to be crashing down on your shoulders, crushing out every spark of hope, you did not lay down to give up and die. Instead I saw you help others to continue and not give up.....After I saw you pray. When you did your very best and others would not do their part.......again your life had failed. You did not react to or blame them. Instead you asked to receive the strength to give your very best again, I know because I saw you pray. When they made you an offer and then went back on their word....your world fell apart, yet you did not retaliate, although it would have been justified. Instead I saw you pray. When you were needed to be someone/something that you have never been able to be before, you do not make excuses, run and hide, instead I saw you pray. When life has been difficult and you cant sleep, I wake up to find you sitting there with your head in your hands staring at the floor, but then I notice you reading a book laid at your feet and then I saw you pray When I watch you struggle on the edge of defeat, I ask God to comfort you and help you sleep. I spoke with him about all the problems that I needed his directions and asked for him to speak to me in terms that I can understand. When I have fears, struggles and pain, I place them in Gods hands for him to take away. Something I learned to do every time I saw YOU pray. It is easy to show others how to laugh and play when life is going your way. But in times of sorrow and struggle you have taught me the answer IS TO PRAY. I look forward to watching you experience the next part of the journey. Your Beloved, Elizabeth Belew