Hillard Belcher, 86 of Pikeville, Ky. passed away at the Pikeville Medical Center on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017.  He was born March 3, 1932 to Ona and Roma Potter Belcher. Hillard was a US Marine and a coal miner.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty, brothers; Paul, Burton and Clarida, sisters; Martha May, Oma Slone, Louella Swiney , Eva Belcher and Lola.  Survivors are a son; Hillard , Jr. of Virgie, a daughter; Tammy of Pikeville, step daughter; Donna Gay Potter of Rutherfton, NC, 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00-10:00PM on Monday and services will be held, Tuesday, 2:00, Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Scotty Adkins officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elkhorn City Cemetery in Elkhorn City, Ky.