CONWAY – Robert Dewey (“R.D.”) Belch Jr., 80, an avid hunter, fisherman, and storyteller, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home in Conway.  He was a member of Conway Baptist Church, and retired as a Supervisor from Union Camp Corporation after 34 years of service.

Survivors include two sons, Bobby Belch of Powaton, VA and Mike Belch and wife, Cindy, of Conway; two daughters, Judy B. Beasley and husband, Jerry, of Jackson and Winnie B. White and husband, Jentry, of Pendleton;  and a sister, Ethleen Reid of Elizabeth City.  He is also survived by six grandchildren, Brandon Belch, Courtney and Nicole Beasley, R. J. Jordan and Rachel White.

A Visitation will take place at Bridgers Funeral Home, Inc. in Conway from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Rev. Willie McLawhorn will conduct services at Conway Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Burial will follow with Military Honors in the Town of Conway Cemetery.  Bridgers Funeral Home, Inc. in Conway is handling the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Conway United Methodist Church Relay for Life Team, P.0. Box 326, Conway, NC 27820 or Hertford Gates Relay for Life, c/o Angie Plaunty, 226 Jernigan Swamp Road, Ahoskie, NC  27910.