Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Fred J. Belcher

Fred J. Belcher, 83, of West Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA, departed from life on Earth and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born November 24, 1940, to the late Nannie Kate Cabiness and Pannell Belcher in Martinsville, VA.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon Cabiness, Jake Agnew, and Gerald Belcher; one sister, Brenda Rudd, and one grandson, Jamarion Eggleston.

Fred also known as “Bubba” and “Fairway Fred” on the golf course. He graduated from Albert Harris High School in 1959. After high school he served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge.

Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and was employed by Smurfit Stone Container where he worked for over forty years until his retirement. He attended Fayette Street Christian Church in Martinsville, VA. Fred was an avid golfer for 50 years and made a name for himself playing golf. He made many friendships on the golf course.

Those left behind to cherish his loving memory are his devoted wife of 59 years Phyllis “Candy” Belcher of the home; two sons, Jeffrey (Wanda) Belcher and Sean Belcher both of Martinsville, VA; Grandson, Todd Belcher of Martinsville, VA; his extended family, two daughters, Keela Eggleston and Dreama Eggleston both of Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren, Ja’Mere Ja’Maga, Ja’Da, Kyisere, Jakare, Jayse Eggleston; one sister, Gracie Tidline; two brothers, William Agnew of Martinsville, VA and Pannell Belcher of Roanoke, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Bobby Agnew, Eulogist and Pastor Calvin D. Curry, Presiding. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at 314 Greyson Street Martinsville, VA 241112, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Live streaming is available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

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My sincere condolences to everyone. Words cannot express how I feel today but just knowing that pain and suffering are over. RIP Uncle! We will really miss you! Anthony & Fatima Price Germantown, Maryland

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My sincere condolences are being extended to the entire family of Fred Belcher 🙏 💔 😢 I didn't know Fred but I do know his beautiful wife Candy ❤ Family take courage in knowing that others do care ❤ 😢 💔 💙 🙏 We will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer 🙏 🙌 ❤ 💙 God loves you and so do we. Norma Gravely, Carver Seay, Steve (Loretta)Gravely

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Fred was a great fun/loving guy.Back in the day when life was so caring at different establishments...he was there to bring that laughing on🤗Candy,Children,Grands, Siblings especially,long-time friend (Lavon)🌹have My Sympathy, Prayers 🙏 and Love ♥️ (Richetta A."Richy" Hairston/Bassett Va)

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Thinking of the Family. Praying for Comfort at this time🙏🏾❤️🕊 Donald & Brenda Kirby

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We are saddened to hear of Fred's passing. We feel blessed to have spent tome together with Fred and Candy over the past years. Our prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow. Beverly and Marcus Woody

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Rest easy fred going miss see u at golf course 🙏

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Prayers lifted up to family as friends. Fred was a good man, a friend and surely believed in putting in a days work. Now get your rest my friend. You will be missed.

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Gone but not forgotten! RIP

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Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family of our Westend neighbor and friend.

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Candi and your entire family you have our deepest sympathy. Fred was a great guy and we will miss him. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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Praying for the Family with Love. Fred was a great person. Prayers and Love for the entire Family... Jerry Bowles, Rashay Bowles and Carolyn Penn 🙏🏾

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Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5-4

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Played golf with Fred for a lot of years he will be missed he was a great guy and a good friend to all that knew him. Rest in peace my friend

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My sincere condolences to the family of Fred💐

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I worked with Fred for several years at Stone Container, later renamed Smurfit Stone. He was a believer of doing a day's work for a day's pay. Rest In Peace Fred.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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