Mr. Edgar Clinton Belcher, age 71, of LaFayette, GA died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Chattanooga, TN.

Mr. Belcher was born August 11, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN, son of the late Zelma and Clinton Belcher. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church, was retired as a supervisor with Georigia Correctional Industry, and was also a veteran of the National Guard.

Mr. Belcher is survived by his wife, Sara Belcher; a son, Jamie (Tamula) Colbert of LaFayette, GA; daughters, Lisa (Andy) Johnson of Tunnel Hill, GA, Sonya Mann of LaFayette, GA; a brother, Walter Belcher of Loganville, GA; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Belcher will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. from the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Avans and his son, Rev. Jamie Colbert officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, Michael Young, Noah Mann, Easton Colbert, and Daniel Cordell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men of Sunnyside Baptist Church.

Mr. Belcher will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening.