Charles Louie Belcher (88) of Taylor, Michigan passed on August 28, 2023.

Charles was born in Biggs Kentucky. He was the oldest child of Roy and Opal Belcher. He attended Feds Creek High School where he met the love of his life, Shelba McCoy. She was a cheerleader and he was on the varsity basketball team, where he still holds the record for the most points scored in a game. He initially played basketball on a dirt floor and was excited when the school built a new gymnasium with true gym floors. Dad proudly wore his high school ring from Feds Creek and graduated in 1953. Charles married Shelby on May 21, 1955. They lived in Detroit, Michigan and he worked for General Motors, then McLouth Steel and in the 1960's, he purchased a Shell gas station known as "Belcher Shell" where he was the mechanic. He sold his gas station in 1973 and went to work for Ford Motor Company as a mechanic in Research and Engineering. Shortly after, he was promoted to Coordinator and was in charge of the new Taurus when it premiered.

Charles was active in the Shriner's for 5 years as Poke-Chop the Clown. He loved coaching Taylor Northeast baseball and attended all the games, concerts and plays of Tim and Rhonda, his two oldest children. Charles had a younger daughter, Tami Lisa who was named after Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie.

Charles is survived by his children Rhonda Ostrega, Timothy Belcher and Tami Schaar (Jeffrey). He is the proud Grandpa of Amy Blunden (Zack), James DeBlois (Arlene), Kevin Perfetti, Katelyn DeBlois, Shelby Abbott (Ryan) and Gaelan Schaar (Danyelle). Adoring great Grandpa Nolan DeBlois, Jacoby DeBlois, Evan DeBlois, Stella Blunden, Jack Blunden and Lucas Blunden.

Charles is survived by his siblings, Gary Belcher (Carol), Sandra McClure (Denny), Royetta Floriana (Doug). Charles is proceeded in death by his wife Shelba, Joycelyn (Fred) Floriana and his parents Opal and Roy Belcher.

Charles loved his family deeply, his smile lit up a room, his laugh was joyful and infectious. Our Dad would want you to remember him fondly and with a smile on your face.

Thank you to all that touched his life in a memorable way.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 31,3-8PM. Funeral will be Friday, September 1 at 12PM. All services are located at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph Rd, Taylor MI 48180.