Carl Ellis Belknap passed away on August 16, 2009 after fighting cancer for three years. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Morriss Belknap. Also surviving Carl are his children, Tamyra Smith, Monte Lloyd Belknap, Roselyn Pratt, Jason Morriss Belknap and Sterling Ellis Belknap, 28 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. His surviving siblings include sisters Susan Hunt, Dee Phillips, Sandra Williamson and brother Wayne Belknap. Funeral services will be held at the LDS Chapel at 705 West Walnut, Independence, Missouri on Saturday August 22, 2009 at 10 A.M. with the viewing starting at 8:30 A.M. Graveside services will be at the Joseph City Cemetery in Joseph City, Arizona on August 29, at 1 P.M.