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Wallace “Gene” Belcher




Wallace “Gene” Belcher, Age 77 of Bristol Va. passed away at his home on August 10, 2020 with his best buddy “Duke” by his side.

He was the son of the late Wallace and Mildred Belcher of Abingdon, VA.

Gene was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam and was awarded several medals during his service. Gene retired from Bristol Compressors with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Wyndale United Methodist Church. Gene enjoyed fishing with his wife Vivian during his retirement years and taking rides with his dogs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Edward Belcher, his wife Vivian Belcher and step son Jackie Easterly.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky Doss (Joe), Kim Woodby (Payne); step daughter’s, Karen Johnson (Kevin), Melissa Haskins (Jeff), and Sherry Cook; stepson, Tony Easterly (Linda); one sister, Betty B Goode; grandchildren Kealan Belcher, Kage Belcher,Kye Belcher,Chris Mccarter,Brooke Mccarter,Gabriel Woodby,Justin Woodby,Adam Hamilton,Austin Johnson,Alicia Clifton,Derrell Cook and Ryan Haskins, eleven great grandchildren; nieces Connie,Janet,Lisa and Tracy. At Genes request there will be no memorial service.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Bristol Humane Society 16222 Lee Hwy. Bristol, Va. in memory of Gene Belcher.


Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 250 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA. 24210 is honored to serve the Belcher family.

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