Carl was the heart of our family – a man of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication. He taught us the meaning of love, the value of hard work, the importance of kindness, and to always put our faith in Jesus. His laughter filled our home, his hands built our lives, and his wisdom guided us every step of the way.
Born in the Love’s Memorial community of Greene County, he devoted his entire life to farming the land he loved, raising registered black Angus cattle.
While he was not working on the family farm, Redland Farms, he worked at Central Tobacco Warehouses for over 30 years, was the longest serving director of Greene Country Farm Bureau, and served on the Andrew Johnson Bank Agriculture Advisory Committee.
He was a devoted Christian man and was a member of Hunt’s Chapel United Methodist Church. In the last several years, he attended Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church as long as his health permitted.
Survivors include his devoted wife and love of his life of 66 years Barbara Lauderdale Belcher; a daughter and special son-in-law: Rebecca and Rick Tipton; special grandson and granddaughter-in-law: Jordan and Ashley Tipton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Minnie Belcher, two brothers, and five sisters.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held in the chapel at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The Reverend Sam Smith and the Reverend Jeff Blake will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Hunt’s Chapel Church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rick Tipton, Jordan Tipton, Loyd Holt, Johnny Sloop, Tommy Thomas, Bobby G. Wells II, Dale Waddle, and Kevin Guinn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Horne, Bobby Carter, Robert Seaton, Alan Davis, Richard Snowden, Kenneth Jolly, Bill Southerland, Farm Bureau Directors, State of Franklin and Amedisys Caregivers, and members of Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com
