Lewis Belcher Jr

Loving Husband and Father. Fierce Community Advocate. Mr. Lewis Belcher, Jr., age 83 of Conyers GA, died Monday, October 26, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Dr. Jacquelyn Meredith Belcher, Conyers GA; daughters Toni Kaye Belcher Newell, Green Valley AZ and Terri Kaye Belcher, Conyers GA; son-in-law LaFrank Newell, Green Valley AZ; grandchildren, Teya Williams, Pittsburgh PA, Andrea Whitman, Jennifer Newell; great-grandchildren Tyler Whitman, Braiden Whitman, Nash Whitman, all of Seattle WA; brother and sister-in-law, Luther and Betty Belcher, Augusta GA. "Lew" was a career veteran of the United States Air Force. He and Jacquee moved to Rockdale County over eighteen years ago. He worked tirelessly in Rockdale County and surrounding communities supporting local businesses and championing the disenfranchised. He made it his mission to telegraph information and raise questions with residents about community affairs, encouraging people to act based on informed decisions, holding their elected and appointed officials accountable. His voice and energy will be missed, but not forgotten. Family will receive friends at the Visitation on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 10 am until 9 pm at the Scot Ward Funeral Home. A Mass will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 Highway 20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013-2423, 770-483-3660 with Father Gregory Goolsby as celebrant. Come share stories and memories at the Celebration Reception immediately after the Mass until 4 pm at the Scot Ward Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216. Lew was passionate about helping our youth "stand tall." He himself was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. Several organizations were identified to which contributions can be made in his name in lieu of sending flowers. Boy Scouts of America, Greater Atlanta Area Go to: aplacetogive.scouting.org Please complete the form. To ascribe your contribution to Lew, please click In Memory Of, and use his name: Lewis Belcher. If you wish to send a message, please continue the form using the following: J M Belcher 3320 Lismore Conyers, GA 30012 email: jmbbelcher@aol.com Girl Scouts of America, Conyers Go to: donate.girlscoutsatl.org Please complete the form and use Troop Number: Service #681 so funds can reach Conyers, GA troops. Also indicate "Memorial" tribute, with address: "3320 Lismore, Conyers GA 30012". Boys & Girls Club, Conyers Go to: bgcma.org and select Rockdale County / A. R. 'Gus' Barksdale Club. American Heart Association, National Go to: donatenow.heart.org. Alzheimer's Association, National Go to: Alzheimer's Donation / Tribute & Memorial. Refuge Pregnancy Center, Conyers GA Go to: Friendsofrefuge.org/donations/ .