Luther Dale Belcher

Luther was born June 5, 1960 at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan, while his father was stationed overseas. He graduated from Elida High School in Elida, New Mexico in 1978. In 1983, he graduated from New Mexico State University with a double bachelor degree in Ag Business/ Ag Economics. In 1985, he earned his first master's degree in Ag Business. In 1990, he earned his second bachelor degree in chemical engineering. He married Jo Ann Cady in 1986 at Elida. They moved to Amarillo in 1990. Luther worked as an engineer for Pantex until his retirement in 2015. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and boating. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Belcher of Amarillo; two sons, Randy Belcher and wife Crystal, and Tyler Belcher and wife Silvia all of Amarillo; two daughters, Debi Mendenhall and husband Micah, and Kimberly Follis and husband Chase all of Amarillo; his mother, Marilyn Belcher of Clovis, NM; one brother, Brad Belcher and wife Melissa of Clovis; two sisters, Nancy Castillo and husband Roger of Roswell, NM, and Sandy Tigert and husband Steve of Artesia, NM; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennette Belcher; and a sister, Michelle Jefferson. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Please sign our online guestbook at coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Wednesday, April 26, 2017 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Service Schedule

Funeral Service Washington Ave. Christian Church 3800 S. Washington St. Amarillo, TX Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:00 am

Burial Schedule

Memory Gardens Cemetery Amarillo , TX 79109

Memorial Contributions

American Diabetes Association PO Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215