Hayward Solon Bellah II
January 24, 1949 – May 2, 2023

Hayward Solon Bellah II, 74 of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana to Hayward Solon and Barbara (Cornett) Bellah.

He retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the Army after serving 30 years. He was also chef and a food Industry manager. He married Christina Park December 1990 in Vancouver WA.

CSM Bellah enjoyed prepping, politics, gardening, and was a firearms instructor with NRA. He volunteered at Manna, helped at SHEM and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was honored to be a member of the Board of the National Vietnam War in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was part of the Army’s “The Old Guard” a ceremonial unit that was present for special occasions and Presidential celebrations.

Hayward is survived by his wife Christina of Sweet Home. Sons: Hayward III and Kelly of Indiana: Bret and Tina of Florida; James and Michael of Sweet Home. Sister; Kathy and Curt Walters of Indiana. Five grandchildren.

CSM Bellah will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made along with a letter to The National Vietnam War Memorial, PO Box 1779, Weatherford, Texas 76086. In Memory of CSM Hayward Bellah. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com