Wendell Belvin was born May 25, 1936 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to William G. Belvin and Ruby Josephine Blevins Belvin.

Wendell graduated school in Norman, Oklahoma and attended The University of Oklahoma, completing college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting at Oklahoma City University.

Wendell enlisted in the Navy at the tender age of 16, transferring to the Coast Guard and completed 6 years of active military service. Upon discharge from active duty, Wendell joined the Oklahoma National Guard completing an additional 20 years of Military service upon retirement. Wendell retired from the IRS as a Revenue Agent with the Treasury Department after completing 20 years of service.

Although Wendell did not practice religion on a regular basis, he took theology Courses while attending The University of Oklahoma and was well versed in the Bible and lived by its rules.

Wendell met and married Yolanda “Joyce” Belvin during his Coast Guard assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas and they have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Wendell was driven by his goals of achievement in education to better provide for himself and his family. He attended numerous IRS schools nationwide to learn and advance in his IRS employment.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents William G. Belvin and Ruby Josephine Blevins Belvin. He is also preceded in death by his five sisters, Lahoma Griffin, Lavora Hessel, Tyo Ferrin, Billie Jo Chrysler and Sonja Mae Grizzle Rucker.

Survivors include son Ronald W. Belvin and wife Michelle Belvin, Krysten D. Marshall, son Paul D. Belvin; seven grandchildren; one brother Jimmy Belvin and wife Dee Anna Belvin; five great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are 10:00 am Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Chapel of Havenbrook Funeral Home with interment to follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norman, Oklahoma.