Ralph Belcher Jr.

Ralph R. Belcher, 84, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. He was born December 6, 1926 in Ettrick, Virginia to the late Ralph R. Belcher Sr. and Sarah Pond Belcher, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Ester Walker Belcher; two brothers, John E. Belcher and Donald M. Belcher, and a brother-in-law, Johnny Belcher. Mr. Belcher was a United States Navy veteran, and a retired Painter. He is survived by his loving companion, Phyllis Jean Belcher; brothers, Lawrence R. Belcher and wife, Linda, Robert M. Belcher and wife, Sue, and Gerald E. Belcher and wife, Patricia; three sisters, Joyce A. Belcher, Jean A. Belcher, and Shirley P. Nislar and husband, Lou; sister-in-law, Mary D. Belcher; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with the Reverend James Blankenship officiating. Per Ralph's wishes his cremains will be scattered at sea by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.