Warren Elliott Belin

Warren Elliott Belin, of Clemmons, NC passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 20, 1967 in Monroe, NC to John Edward Belin and Janie Clark Belin. Warren graduated from Wake Forest University in 1990. Warren competed as a linebacker for the football program for four seasons, finishing his career with 236 tackles in 30 starts. Following his playing days, Warren transitioned to the coaching ranks in a career that spanned 30-plus years at Howard (2020-24), JMU (2018), Vanderbilt (2017), Wake Forest (2013-16), Carolina Panthers (2011-12), Georgia (2010), Vanderbilt (2002-09), SMU (1997-01), William & Mary (1995-96), ETSU (1992) and Cornell (1991, 1993-94).

He was a faithful member of Center Grove Church. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Yolanda Taylor Belin; three daughters, Camryn Celeste Belin, MacKenzi Nicole Belin and Morgan Taylor Belin; three brothers, Donald Belin (Leigh), Gregory Belin (Lisa) and Levern Belin (DeVida) and two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Taylor and Armease Taylor-Dennis. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Center Grove Church, 8750 Lasater Rd, Clemmons, NC on Saturday, May 16th @ 11:00 am with Dr. Steve Corts officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

For those who have asked about ways to honor Warren — if you feel led, we would be so touched by a gift in his memory to one of the causes close to his heart:

💛 The Girls' College Fund — (our GoFundMe link attached) — Warren loved his daughters fiercely, and anything given toward their future is a gift he would have treasured.

🏕️ YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly — a place our whole family loved and cherished together.

🏈 FCA Black Mountain Family Camp — for years, this was a place our family returned to again and again — for laughter, for renewal, for faith, and for the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Honoring Warren here feels like coming home.

No gift is expected — your presence, your prayers, and your love are more than enough. But if you'd like a way to carry his memory forward, these are places where it will bloom.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the Belin family.