Arnold Belcher

Arnold Belcher, age 87, passed away on April 28, 2023. Arnold was born in Pike County, KY. on November 8, 1935, to his parents the late Victor Belcher and Cordelia Osborne Belcher. Arnold was retired from both the Ford Motor Company in Ohio and as a foreman with the C&O Railroad. Arnold proudly served his Country in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserves from February 11, 1954 to July 26, 1962. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Belcher, a sister, Doris Porter, a great grandchild, Dakota Tackett. Arnold is survived by his wife, Martha Lois Belcher, a son, Michael Shane Belcher, three daughters, Sharon (Michael) Johnson, Lynn Belcher, Rona (Robbie) Stanley. He is survived by two sisters, Stella Cook and Lorraine Potter. He is survived by eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Arnold's greatest love in life was his relationship with his God and Jesus Christ. He gave his life to the Lord on February of 1981. He was a preacher at the Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church and loved his church brothers and sisters. There was nothing that gave him more pleasure than attending church and serving God. Arnold's other great love in his life was his family. He was married to Lois Belcher, for over 65 years. They went through life together and their love for each other never faded. He loved his children dearly and they loved him just as much. The memories of our time together will linger in our hearts forever. We will mourn the loss of our father until the day that we die. He stood by us our entire life. We will be reunited again one day on God's Golden Shore. God couldn't have given us a better father. Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2023, at 5 PM for the family and at 6 PM for the public at the Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church. Services will be held on Monday evening at 7 PM . Funeral will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Pilgrims Rest Old Regular Baptist Church with Jerry Damron, Teddy Honaker, Jimmy Dye, Barry Lucas and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Belcher Family Cemetery located at Blaze Branch, KY. DAV Rites will be observed at the Church