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In memory of
James Thomas Belcher
July 7, 1931 - December 4, 2020
Jul 7, 1931 - Dec 4, 2020
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James Thomas Belcher, born in Central City, Kentucky on July 7, 1931, to Glenn and Geneva (Allen) Belcher went peacefully into the arms of his lord on December 4, 2020.
Jim was a fiercely loyal family man, basketball enthusiast, avid reader, war hero and so much more to so many. As a rebellious 19-year-old in 1950, he highlighted the cover of Life Magazine for his brazen, heroic actions in the Korean War. He rarely discussed …
Jim was a fiercely loyal family man, basketball enthusiast, avid reader, war hero and so much more to so many. As a rebellious 19-year-old in 1950, he highlighted the cover of Life Magazine for his brazen, heroic actions in the Korean War. He rarely discussed …
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I remember waking up to a phone call of Jim serenading Amy and me, he had sang to us in her voicemail, this was so prec…
I remember waking up to a phone call of Jim serenading Amy and me, he had sang to us in her voicema…
I remember waking up to a phone call of Jim serenading Amy and m…
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Born
July 7th, 1931
Passed away
December 4th, 2020
Visalia, CA, USA
Survived by
Sarah Tyler
Granddaughter
Andrew Bardone
Grandson
Glenna Bardone
Daughter
Amy McElhinny
Daughter
Tom Belcher
Son
Summer Rose Bourez
Granddaughter
Simon Bardone
Grandson
Matthew Bardone
Grandson
Dustin McElhinny
Grandson
Mary Belle McElhinny
Granddaughter
Nicole Belcher
Granddaughter
Joshua Belcher
Grandson
Predeceased by
Betty Ann Belcher
Wife, 1932-2020
Katy Ann McElhinny
Granddaughter, 1987-2007
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