Edward “Buss” Lewis Belcher, born on September 8, 1929 in Hurricane, WV to Gladys Roberts Belcher and Aquilla C. Belcher.
After graduating from Duval High School in 1946, he served in the U.S. Navy as an electrician during the Korean War. Edward retired as an installer for AT&T Technologies.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Betty Jean Duncan. They were both members of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Edward was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Pauley and June Markgraf. He will be sorely missed by his siblings Helen (Gene) Williams, Richard (Jewel) Belcher and Wanda (George) Kennedy.
He was dearly loved by his children, Teresa (Michael) Singer of Leland, NC, Edward “Eddie” Belcher II of Charleston, Cheryl Belcher of South Charleston and Carlye (Greg) Barnett of South Charleston. His granddaughter, Rachel and her husband, Michael, brought him lots of love, especially with the birth of his great grandson, Bennett Lewis Whitfield, all of Pink Hill, NC.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family is especially grateful for the loving care and attention of Hospice Care of Charleston. Memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387 or Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 60, Sod, WV 25564.
I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know the loss you are feeling right now. Buss was very lucky to have such a wonderful and caring family. I’m sure he was very proud of all of you. So hug each other and take comfort in the memories of all the good times.
Please know you are in our thoughts and our hearts are with you.
Thanks Sue for the sweet words.
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your father
Thank you John and Lou
What a loss, I have no words that could bring you comfort for the loss of your percious loved one! only to say we will see each other again
” oh what a promise ” Love you guys
Thank you neighbors, we appreciate your friendship
So very sorry for your loss. Such a very difficult time. Sending prayers to all
Thank you so much Norma.
I know that Buss is happy right now but our hearts are heavy. He is going to be missed so much by family and friends. His graduation day has finally come.
Appreciate your friendship
Teresa, Eddie, Cheryl, and Caryle, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I was speaking with friends yesterday about what a loving, wonderful family you have. I admire you for taking care of each other. Our deepest sympathies. Paula Meikle and family
thank you for the kind words
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Thank you for your prayers
Zane and I are so sorry to hear of Buzz’s passing. Always looked forward to visiting with him at family reunions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the homegoing of your father. We have a lot of good memories from our time with your dad at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He was a good man and we all count it both a privilege and a blessing to have known him. God’s richest blessing to the family at this time.
We appreciate your prayers and kind words. Thank you.
Thank you for sweet words
Words can’t describe how sorry we are about Fluff. Our hearts are broken. He was so special to us. He knew we were his “Fan Club”. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
he loved you all too