Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents Edgar Manning Bell and Rosie Abernathy Bell; brothers-in-law, Jerry Wimberly and Gene Gilleland.

He is survived by his wife of thirty years Barbara Ann McSwain Bell; son, Gary Bell and wife Sharon of Sherrills Ford; daughter, Karen Hartsoe and husband Jeff of Maiden; step daughter, Anita Baker and husband Jeff of Shelby; brother, Arnold Bell of Newton; sisters, Almetta Wimberley of Maiden, Betty Gilleland of Maiden and Millie Clark and husband Ken of Spruce Pine; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. 

Stamey Funeral Home is serving the family.