John Edward Belcher

John Edward Belcher Jr, 64, of Gray, passed away Wednesday March 26th, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Born in Baltimore, MD he was raised in Abingdon and lived the majority of his life in this area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at Ft Bragg as an MP. He then went on to pursue a career as a Virginia State Trooper and retired after 26 years of service.

John was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish and make his own lures. Following retirement he was able to spend 7 years in Alaska doing nothing but enjoying quality time with his wife and the outdoors. He also loved to cook and grill.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Belcher Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 24 years, Coleen Belcher, son, Justin Belcher, daughter, Sahra Morrell and husband Sirgene, , daughter, Samantha Fausett and husband Brian, son, Drew Martin, three grandchildren, Harper, Brantley and Ella Mae, mother, Phyllis Belcher, three sisters, Ava Bowman and husband Rick, Edna Bowman and husband Glen and Donna Fox, several nieces and nephews and his brother from another mother, Dave Harless.

The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Sunday March 30th, 2025 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Blountville. A service will follow at 4pm with Rev. Gary Harless and David Harless officiating.

A reception will follow immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to coachbuchananlegacy.org or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.