MOUNT VERNON – Joseph A. Belcher, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Country Court Nursing Center in Mount Vernon. He was born on May 30, 1939, in Mount Vernon to the late Herman “Doc” and Jean (Vernon) Belcher.
Joe honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended the Gay Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and was a member of the American Legion, the Eagles and the V.F.W in Marion. Joe worked for Marion Power Shovel, Westinghouse in Columbus and Marion Correction, from where he retired. He enjoyed playing golf and softball and coaching baseball, and he loved watching and listening to the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns and Indians, or anything sports-related.
He is survived by his children, Sean Belcher of California, Tim Belcher of Mount Vernon, Kelly Lowe of California, Christopher (Michelle) Belcher of Mount Vernon, Andy (Peggy) Belcher of California, Samantha Belcher of Marion and Melinda Russell of Marion; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Mark Belcher of Holmesville.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca VanRiper.
The family will receive friends from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 619 E. High St. in Mount Vernon. A private funeral will be held with Mr. Roger Marra officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gambier; with military honors provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council.
The family would like to thank Beth, Christina and Amanda from Interim Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Joe.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
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The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joseph A. Belcher.
