Oakley Franklin "Frank" Belden Jr.

Oakley Franklin “Frank” Belden Jr. passed away, Monday, April 20, 2026, at his residence in Magnolia.

He was an avid coon hunter and outdoorsman, a deacon at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for many years, a proud member and former member of the National Plott Hound Association, a big part of the Emmaus community. He also took great joy in serving his community as Santa Clause for many years.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Pat Belden; his parents, Oakley Franklin Belden Sr. and Mildred Lyles and a sister, Donna Lyles.

He is survived by two sons, Matt Belden and Josh Belden; five grandchildren, Hayden Belden, Mallory (Kayden Miller) Belden, Blake (Whitney) Belden, Callie (Ian) Heaton, Branden (Liz) Triplett; one great grandchild, Lucy Belden; three brothers, Vance Belden, Mark Belden and Lee Lyles.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Mt. Sherman with Bro. Shannon McCubbins officiating.  Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be held  4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church.

Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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