Belcher, Edgar Lawrence

Edgar Lawrence Belcher, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his girls.

He was born in Moultrie, Ga. on June 23, 1935 to the late James and Laura Belcher. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Shehane, Helen Henning, and Lucille Bannister; two brothers, J. R. and Albert Belcher; and his special brother-in-law, Mike Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith Williams Belcher; two daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Robert Hundley and Lisa and Michael Middleton; grandchildren, Rob and Jacqueline Hundley and Virginia and John Middleton; his brother, Frank Belcher; and twin sister, Edna Shanahan; and numerous nieces; and nephews.

Ed was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech and Wake Forest University. He spent the majority of his career in health care, serving as hospital administrator in Martinsville, Va., Pulaski, Va. and Monroe, Ga. He was a member of Pulaski First United Methodist Church where he served in many leadership roles.

A memorial service celebrating Ed’s life will be on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Pulaski First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Melissa Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 3 p.m. preceding the service. A private interment will be held at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.

The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial contribution consider Pulaski First United Methodist Church, 135 4th Street, NW, Pulaski, VA 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.