Jeff Belcher, 46, of Evansville, passed away January 23, 2013 at IU Health in Indianapolis after a long illness.

The family would like to thank all the Nurses and Doctors at IU Health for the loving care they gave Jeff during his stay.

Jeff was born on June 21, 1966 in Evansville, IN the son of David and Betty Belcher.

Jeff graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1984 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Jeff had worked for Nussmeier Engraving as a Press Operator for 22 years. He was married to Tina (Buchanan) Belcher on April 10, 1993.

He was an active member of AMVETS Post #84 and the Pontiac Car Club. He loved showing the various Pontiacs that he had owned over the years. Watching sports was a hobby for Jeff and he was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan, but more than that, he especially enjoyed following soccer tournaments to watch his daughter, Tarrah, play soccer.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Tina Belcher; daughter, Tarrah Belcher; parents, David and Betty Belcher; brother, Jamie (Tammy) Belcher; grandmother, Caroline Winternheimer; Aunts, Christina (Jim) Huff, and Anne Belcher; sister in law, Ruby (James) Mercer; mother in law, Judy Buchanan; nieces, Sarah and Emily Belcher and Rachel Mercer; nephew, Sean Belcher; cousins, Michael and Michelle Huff and Marty Belcher.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon and from 9:00 am until service time at the church on Monday.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church located at 5301 St. Phillips Rd with Rev. Randy Owens officiating and burial to follow in the church Cemetery.