Brad Gregory Belue, 42, of Starkville, MS died on February 27, 2017 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was born February 25, 1975 in Starkville, MS, the son of Greg and Dixie Belue. He grew up in Columbus, MS where he graduated from Columbus High School in 1993. After high school graduation, he immediately began his real estate career with Property Consultants, Inc in Columbus. Prior to graduating from Mississippi State University with a degree in Real Estate and Mortgage Finance in 1997, he became a Licensed Real Estate Appraiser in 1996. He continued that path, obtaining his General Certification in 1999. Brad recently became a Broker/Realtor and he was most excited about recently receiving the coveted MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute. Brad spent most of his appraisal career at Appraisal Services in Columbus and opened his own business, Southeast Valuations, in Starkville in 2014.
Having previously served as Board Member and President of Main Street Columbus, he joined the Starkville Main Street Board of Directors in 2011 and recently served as President from 2015-2016. Brad loved the town of Starkville and especially Mississippi State sports. He was a longtime MSU football ticket holder and Bulldog Club member and could always be found in his left field lounge at Dudy Noble Field during baseball season. His greatest passions included everything Mississippi State, spending time with an amazing group of friends, music, and seeking out new travel adventures with his best friend and wife, Nichelle.

Brad is survived by his loving wife of eleven years, Nichelle Broussard Belue, of Starkville; his parents, Greg and Dixie Belue, of Columbus; sister, Lindsey Belue Anderson (Rick), of Charlotte; nephews, Jack and Luke and niece, Stella, of Charlotte; grandparents, Johnny and Mary Ruth Belue, of Winona; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Brad is also leaving behind his two precious pugs, Joplin and Yoda, who he loved so much.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Starkville, MS, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in French Camp Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Susan G. Komen at
ww5.komen.org and/or
St. Jude Children's Hospital
P.O. Box 1000
Dept. 142
Memphis, TN 38148-0142