Arthur Bell, Jr.,
Funeral services for Arthur Bell, Jr., 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bell died at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born May 4, 1930, at Trail, Missouri, to Arthur Bell, Sr. and Ethel Young Bell. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1947 and on May 29, 1950, he was married at Clayton, New Mexico, to Darlene Dorothy McCandless, who preceded him in death on October 22, 1992. Mr. Bell was a veteran having served with the United States Marines during the Korean conflict. Before his retirement, he was a route driver for Jones Candy and Interstate Bakery. He loved hunting, fishing, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams football.
He is survived by two children, Vernon Neal Bell, wife, Debbie and Velma Jean Turner, husband, Don, all of West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Chad Turner, wife, Laura, Ozark, Missouri, Amanda Turner, West Plains, Missouri, Chris Bell, wife, Desiree, Denver, Colorado, Kimberly Bell and Jodie Bell, both of West Plains, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Hudson Turner and Breckin Bell and one on the way; one aunt, Marie Hall, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one son, Veryl Bell, one brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Ruby Bell and one nephew, R. L. Bell, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rhonda Bell
October 10, 2012 @ 1:46 pm
Velma, Vernon and family, my sympathy goes out to you at this time. Uncle JR’s passing leaves an emptiness in my heart. He was a wonderful person filled with love; I was truly blessed to have him in my life. I have many special memories and lots of smiles as I think about the many luncheons we had these last few years. Uncle Jr. would talk about going to Velma or Vernon’s house for supper and he always talked about his grandchildren and great grandchildren with pride. He used to tell me stories about long ago and we had many laughs about the past. May your loving memories of him bring you peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Love
Rhonda
Geoffrey Boyd
October 10, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
Vernon and family; our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Geoffrey, Donna and Rose
Catherine Bell
October 11, 2012 @ 9:45 am
Our hearts are with you.. Uncle Jr was a wonderful man who always brought a smile to the faces of all.
He touched many lives with his great memories of days that have clearly passed, a time much simpler, and a life of great experiences. He will be missed. Always hold on to the best of times and always share the memories.
May God bless you with strength, comfort, peace and love in this difficult time.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Lee, Catherine, Daniel and Jenna
Paula Ritter England
October 12, 2012 @ 1:16 pm
Vernon-
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know how difficult it is at this time for you. I am sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you,
Paula Ritter England