Gordon Key Belcher
June 9, 1953 ~ September 18, 2021
Gordon Key Belcher, 68, of Centertown, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
He was born on June 9, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of the late Augustus Levi Belcher and Merle Elizabeth Key Belcher.
Gordon and his wife, Marilyn, who survives him, were married on March 16, 1991, in Independence, Missouri.
A 1971 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, he graduated from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, in December, 1984, with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science.
He served with the United States Coast Guard from 1975 to 1979 as a Machinery Technician, Third Class, last serving with the Marine Safety Unit in Paducah, Kentucky.
Gordon was employed for many years in the Water Protection Program of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
A federally licensed Amateur Radio operator holding the General Class call sign of KE-zero-CQV, Mr. Belcher was a member of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club; American Radio Relay League; Cole County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service); Cole County Sheriff's Posse; and the United Sportsmen's Club where he enjoyed participating in Thursday Night Thunder sessions.
Gordon was a Christian and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
He was well-known as a videographer for conferences, MMA Fights, church events, and several Russellville High School graduations.
Gordon was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who dearly loved his family and grandchildren.
Other survivors include one son, Jeremiah (Eileen) Belcher, Pacific, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joseph Lee Belcher, Thomas Micaiah Belcher, and Miah Eileen Belcher; and two sisters, Sharen Wixom, Savannah, Georgia; and Jan (Robert) Sudholt, Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John Mark Belcher.
Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The Reverends Dennis Maxwell and Mark Kiekhaefer will officiate.
Private Family burial with military funeral honors will be in Columbia City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on June 9, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of the late Augustus Levi Belcher and Merle Elizabeth Key Belcher.
Gordon and his wife, Marilyn, who survives him, were married on March 16, 1991, in Independence, Missouri.
A 1971 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, he graduated from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, in December, 1984, with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science.
He served with the United States Coast Guard from 1975 to 1979 as a Machinery Technician, Third Class, last serving with the Marine Safety Unit in Paducah, Kentucky.
Gordon was employed for many years in the Water Protection Program of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
A federally licensed Amateur Radio operator holding the General Class call sign of KE-zero-CQV, Mr. Belcher was a member of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club; American Radio Relay League; Cole County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service); Cole County Sheriff's Posse; and the United Sportsmen's Club where he enjoyed participating in Thursday Night Thunder sessions.
Gordon was a Christian and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
He was well-known as a videographer for conferences, MMA Fights, church events, and several Russellville High School graduations.
Gordon was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who dearly loved his family and grandchildren.
Other survivors include one son, Jeremiah (Eileen) Belcher, Pacific, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joseph Lee Belcher, Thomas Micaiah Belcher, and Miah Eileen Belcher; and two sisters, Sharen Wixom, Savannah, Georgia; and Jan (Robert) Sudholt, Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John Mark Belcher.
Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The Reverends Dennis Maxwell and Mark Kiekhaefer will officiate.
Private Family burial with military funeral honors will be in Columbia City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Beloved Belcher Family, We love you. You are all in our prayers. God bless you.
I had the pleasure of recruiting and recommending that Gordon be offered a position with the state of Missouri being his supervisor for many years and working with him. Was made proud when he moved on to a larger position with the state where he was a shining star in the Public Drinking Water Program. He made great contributions to the drinking water quality of the state of Missouri. Rest in peace my FRIEND. Bill Hills
I echo Bill Hills’ remarks. Gordon was a dedicated professional in the public drinking water world. I worked with him on many issues over the years. He was a good friend. I am better off for having known him. He told me if he didn’t beat the cancer, he has a lot of friends on the other side he was looking forward to seeing again. Even as we mourn, we rejoice in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Linda McCarty
Dear Marilyn, I just learned of Gordon’s passing. I am so sorry! –Pam
Gordon was a valued member of my team on the Cole County Sheriff’s Posse. I always enjoyed visiting with him about his service with the Coast Guard, his latest adventure on the range, and amateur radio. He will be missed.