MARION - Kevin R. Bell, 43, formerly of Marion, passed away at his home in Antioch, Tenn., on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013.
Kevin dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior in February. In his final days, he was surrounded by his parents, sister, partner and aunt, Carol Mitchell of Marion.
Kevin was born March 16, 1970, in Marion to Charles and Joyce (Sims) Bell.
During Kevin's working career he was employed by Bell's Trash Service and Specialty Flower Shop, both in Marion; Exclusively Auto in California; Ralph Lauren Outlet Mall in Oregon; TrueValue in Carbondale; and as a manager at a thrift and furniture store in Tennessee.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Lana Bell of Marion; partner, Terry Crites of Antioch, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Sims of Marion; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Genevieve Bell and maternal grandfather, John H. Sims.
He loved spending time outside with fish ponds, flowers and animals; especially his dogs, Rosie and Boneski. Kevin also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with a memorial service following. The Revs. Bob Shook of Carterville and Bob Sanders of Chattanooga, Tenn., will be officiating. Lana Bell will give the eulogy. Burial will be at Fountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. A meal will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fountain Cemetery.
For more information or sign the guest register, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 9, 2013
Kevin dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior in February. In his final days, he was surrounded by his parents, sister, partner and aunt, Carol Mitchell of Marion.
Kevin was born March 16, 1970, in Marion to Charles and Joyce (Sims) Bell.
During Kevin's working career he was employed by Bell's Trash Service and Specialty Flower Shop, both in Marion; Exclusively Auto in California; Ralph Lauren Outlet Mall in Oregon; TrueValue in Carbondale; and as a manager at a thrift and furniture store in Tennessee.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Lana Bell of Marion; partner, Terry Crites of Antioch, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Sims of Marion; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Genevieve Bell and maternal grandfather, John H. Sims.
He loved spending time outside with fish ponds, flowers and animals; especially his dogs, Rosie and Boneski. Kevin also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with a memorial service following. The Revs. Bob Shook of Carterville and Bob Sanders of Chattanooga, Tenn., will be officiating. Lana Bell will give the eulogy. Burial will be at Fountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. A meal will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fountain Cemetery.
For more information or sign the guest register, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 9, 2013
MARION - Kevin R. Bell, 43, formerly of Marion, passed away at his home in Antioch, Tenn., on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013.
Kevin dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior in February. In his final days, he was surrounded by his parents, sister, partner and aunt, Carol Mitchell of Marion.
Kevin was born March 16, 1970, in Marion to Charles and Joyce (Sims) Bell.
During Kevin's working career he was employed by Bell's Trash Service and Specialty Flower Shop, both in Marion; Exclusively Auto in California; Ralph Lauren Outlet Mall in Oregon; TrueValue in Carbondale; and as a manager at a thrift and furniture store in Tennessee.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Lana Bell of Marion; partner, Terry Crites of Antioch, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Sims of Marion; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Genevieve Bell and maternal grandfather, John H. Sims.
He loved spending time outside with fish ponds, flowers and animals; especially his dogs, Rosie and Boneski. Kevin also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with a memorial service following. The Revs. Bob Shook of Carterville and Bob Sanders of Chattanooga, Tenn., will be officiating. Lana Bell will give the eulogy. Burial will be at Fountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. A meal will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fountain Cemetery.
For more information or sign the guest register, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 9, 2013
Kevin dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior in February. In his final days, he was surrounded by his parents, sister, partner and aunt, Carol Mitchell of Marion.
Kevin was born March 16, 1970, in Marion to Charles and Joyce (Sims) Bell.
During Kevin's working career he was employed by Bell's Trash Service and Specialty Flower Shop, both in Marion; Exclusively Auto in California; Ralph Lauren Outlet Mall in Oregon; TrueValue in Carbondale; and as a manager at a thrift and furniture store in Tennessee.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Lana Bell of Marion; partner, Terry Crites of Antioch, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Sims of Marion; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Genevieve Bell and maternal grandfather, John H. Sims.
He loved spending time outside with fish ponds, flowers and animals; especially his dogs, Rosie and Boneski. Kevin also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with a memorial service following. The Revs. Bob Shook of Carterville and Bob Sanders of Chattanooga, Tenn., will be officiating. Lana Bell will give the eulogy. Burial will be at Fountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. A meal will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fountain Cemetery.
For more information or sign the guest register, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 9, 2013
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