Gerald Belcher

Gerald “Jerry” Belcher, 80, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1938 to the late Ralph and Sarah Belcher and was the owner of G&E Construction. He loved to fish and to play poker, but above all he cherished the time he spent with his family. Mr. Belcher was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Belcher; and five of his siblings. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Belcher (Garland), and Lynn Belcher; grandchildren, Dallas Higginbotham (Brandi), Britni Higginbotham, Ryan Belcher (Tabitha), and Jessica Belcher (Blake); great-grandchildren, Allie, Reese, and August; siblings, Jean Belcher, Shirley Nislar, and Niki Belcher; and his beloved dog, Sassy. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at E. Alvin Small Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23509. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.