Rev. Clifford Belcher
May 30, 1931 ~ May 25, 2024
Rev. Clifford Belcher, 92, Retired Pastor, died Saturday, May 25, 2024. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery - Oatville.Clifford Belcher was born May 30, 1931 in Jonesboro, Illinois. He was the 5th child of 8 to be born into a preacher's family. He attended public schools in Centralia and Carlinville, Illinois and graduated from Carlinville High School. He later attended Southern Illinois University pursuing a degree in History.At a young age Clifford gave his heart to God and later decided to follow in his father's footsteps and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. His preaching career began while still in his teen years. In 1951, he met and married the lovely Modell Griffin (of Kentucky). They had three children, Clifford, Sherlyn and Camille. In 1969 Clifford graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a degree in Theology. Over the years, Clifford and Modell served together in several churches in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. After 'retiring', they decided to go to Jamaica with the Foreign Mission Board to be the Administrator of a Christian conference center. They spent five years there. Clifford has lived in Wichita for over 20 years and is preceded in death by his wife, Modell Belcher; son, Clifford Belcher; parents, George Leo and Clara Belcher; brothers, Jim, Harry, Bob, and Roger Belcher.He is survived by his daughters, Sherlyn (Rick) Middleton of Wichita, Camille (Albert) Amrhein of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Phil (Beverly) Belcher of Pekin, IL; sisters, Betty Hudson of Tupelo, MS, Patsy (Fred) Rillo of Broken Arrow, OK. A memorial has been established with: Country Acres Baptist Church, 8810 W. 10th St. N., Wichita, KS 67212.
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I’ve had the privilege of living close to Uncle Clifford when I was a child. I remember going to his house and swimming with my brother and sister. I remember many Thanksgiving’s when he lived in Independence MO. I appreciate the memories and love I felt from him and Aunt Modell. What a beautiful reunion they’ve all had in heaven.
I remember in the mid 1980’s as a young kid when Reverend Belcher visited Frankfield Baptist Church in Jamaica then pastored by Rev. Clyde Jennings. He may have visited on more than one occasion. He was memorable (a white American with a unique last name) but more importantly he was a nice, joyful, lively preacher. Great memories, great times, my condolences to his family.