Anthony Dewayne Belcher, of Ripley, WV, passed away April 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 9, 1963 in Man, WV, a son of the late Donald and Mary Helen (Callaway) Belcher. In addition to his parents, and those that loved him as their son, he was preceded in death by nieces, Tiffany and Tasha Bartram, Jennifer Sanders; nephew Donnie Belcher.

He was a retired carpenter, contractor, and co-owner of G&B Contractors. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, but most of all, his family. Anthony had the character and testimony of a saint of God and was always ready to witness for the Lord.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Kelly (Graham) Belcher; daughter, Erika (Grant) Melvin of Kenna, WV; grandchildren, Joshua Eldridge, Dalton and Carson Saltsgaver; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Anthony Lee, and Braden Eldridge; brothers, Virgil "Ray" (Connie) Belcher of Bruno, WV and Andrew Belcher; sisters, Melissa "Lisa" (Clinton) Bartram of Man, WV and Donna (Roy) Sanders of Louisburg, NC; many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on April 18, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Greene Center located at 10494 Charleston Rd, Kenna, WV 25248. In lieu of flowers, the family invites all who knew and loved Anthony to the Greene Center to share memories and spend time together in fellowship.

Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com