James Austin Bell, 79, resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on May 28, 2017 at White Oak Manor. He was born in Cleveland County. He was the son of the late Palmer and Lillie Mae Turner Bell. He was preceded in death by brothers Harold Dean Bell and Robert Eugene Bell, sisters Margaret Pearson and Thelma Hoppes. He was a retired from the textile industry. He loved cutting grass and playing ball. He loved his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Austin Dean Bell, Bellwood, NC, Travis Bell (Jessica), Gastonia, NC

Daughters: Tammy Barrett (Evan), Kings Mountain, NC, Chrystal B. Reynolds (Larry Jr.), Kings Mountain.

10 Grandchildren

Former Wife: Mary Morrison

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 5:00 PM Westover Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC officiated by Rev. Kevin Whitington and Rev. Chris Devine.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the church

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA