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William R. Belch, Sr.

  • March 14, 1935 - June 14, 2011
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“Dear Peggy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. The Guestbook is such a testimony of his life and how he touched so many people. I pray that...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Irwin - NC

“Debbie, So sorry to hear of your loss.Losses are neither big or small when you are living through them; they all seem larger than life. I pray for...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Bev Toole - Moyock, NC

“I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Belch. I know that he will be greatly missed by all. The conversations, the stillness, and all the memories that will...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: dee bruner - chesapeake, VA

“Ms. Peggy, We love you so very much and are sorry for your loss. Jason and I have always thought of you and Mr. Bob as another set of grandparents...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Jason & Whitney Anderson - VA

“Mrs Peggy, Debbie,Lisa and family... Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent at your house and...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Jason and Amber Glover - Hertford, NC

“Bob prayed the most beautiful heartfelt prayers I had ever heard. I am going to miss him. but I know he is at the feet of Jesus now. Enjoy him...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Jeanne Samples - Chesapeake, VA

“Words seem so insignificant at times like these. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Mr. Belch Was a friend, and a role model for me. No one...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: mark Eugene sawyer - chesapeake, VA

“To the Belch Family; Our thoughts and prayers be with you all during your time of sorrow. Bob was a great man and we have fond memories of...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Stacey & David Bolen - VA

“Jimmy & Family, Barry and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Randi & Barry Boyce - Chesapeake, VA

“Megan so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Robin Hirsch - Suffolk, VA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you share. Debbie &...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Debbie & Bobby - VA

“Dear Peggy I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Bobby with fond memories. Claudia Herring ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Claudia Herring - CHEASPEAKE, VA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, Bob was such a great man, he truly meant alot to us and was such a mentor to Milton. We will...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Milton Clower - Chesapeake, VA

“Peggy & Belch Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss. We are with you during this time of grief. Bob, God saw you getting tired and a cure was...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Louie & Sandy Barba - Portsmouth, VA

“To the Belch Family, I am sorry for your loss and my payers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do let me know. Gene and Shirley...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Gene Aston - Carrollton, VA

“We know that Bobby is at peace and he will be missed by everyone. May God be with each of you at this time of sorrow. Love to you all. ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Sarah Belch Jackson - Edenton, NC

“We know that Bobby is at peace and he will be missed by everyone. May God be with each of you at this time of sorrow. Love to you all. ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Sarah Belch Jackson - Edenton, NC

“To The Belch Family I am so sorry to hear of the Loss of Mr.Belch I remember him from when we were all cheering and he would watch us practice. Just...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Linda Laforge - Chesapeake, VA

“My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. May you find comfort in knowing he is now resting and his work is complete. ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: David Wheeler - Chesapeake, VA

“I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR BELCH FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD,HE WAS VERY LOVED BY HIS FAMILY AND I WILL MISS SEEING HIM SITTING ON THE PORCH AND POINTING...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: PEGGY HEDRICK LEE - chesapeake, VA


William R. Belch, Sr. (Bob), of St. Julian Dr., Chesapeake, VA, went to be with the Lord June 14, 2011, at the age of 76. He was born in Bertie County, NC and was predeceased by his father, G.W. Belch and mother, Permelia W. Belch of Ahoskie, NC. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Peggie Belch of 50 years; brother, M.W. Belch of Maryland; and sister, Mollie B. Sain of North Carolina; daughter, Debbie Parrish (Foster); and sons, Jimmy Belch (Angie), Bart Belch, William R. Belch, Jr. (Dawn), Mark Belch Sr., Mark Belch Jr., and David L. Belch; brother-in-law, Billy Rose (Beverly); along with 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served 2 years in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, attended NC State Truck Driving School and was a Teamster Driver of Spector Freight Lines. He was owner of Belch Trucking Company and a retired driver of 52 years. He was a proud member of Deep Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. The viewing will be at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ryals and Rev. Ernie Myers officiating. The entombment will follow in the Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Deep Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 250 Mill Creek Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.