of Batesville, AR
November 10, 1923 - April 18, 2017
Dean Bell, 93, of Batesville, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at his residence.
Born November 10, 1923, in Cushman, Arkansas, he was the son of Ruben B. Bell and Lucinda (Swaim) Bell.
He retired as a roller mill operator at Limedale.
Survivors include his wife, Zula (Duncan) Bell of Batesville; two sons, Larry Bell of Austin, Texas and Jackie Bell and his wife, Judy, of Batesville; three daughters, Betty Grigsby of Oak Grove, Missouri, Tammy Bryant and Lori Bell, both of Batesville; fourteen grandchildren, CJ Lindemann and her husband, Russ, of Grain Valley, Missouri, Neil Grigsby and his wife, Cynthia, of Concordia, Missouri, Lisa Winter and her husband, Terry of Oak Grove, Missouri, Alex Grigsby of Overland Park, Kansas, Sheri Tate and her husband, Roger, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, Brandi Klinkenburg and her husband, James, of Fort Carson, Colorado, Angus Alexander of Batesville, Andru Bell and Eli Bell, both of Perry, Missouri, Terry Bell of Texas, Justin Bell and Jake Bell and his wife, Amy, all of Cave City, Arkansas, Evan Bell of Searcy, Arkansas, and Mariah Moran of Jonesboro, Arkansas; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; daughter-in-law, Shari (Dye) Bell, of Perry, Missouri; brother, Matthew Bell and his wife, Maxine, of Marshfield, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Jerry Don Bell and Ronnie Dean Bell; sisters, Margie Woods and Lizzie Reynolds; brothers, Leroy Bell, Martin ''Dink'' Bell, Pete Bell, Buster Bell and Leonard Bell.
There will be a funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Roller-Crouch Chapel with Billy Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Cushman.
Pallbearers will be CJ Lindemann, Neil Grigsby, Lisa Winter, Alex Grigsby, Andru Bell, Eli Bell and Jake Bell.
Visitation is from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home prior to the service.
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8 Condolence(s)
Donna Sims Butler
Friday, April 21, 2017
Our prayers are with the family at this time, may god bless each each one of you.
Rachel Thompson Clark
Friday, April 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories as a child of going out to visit Dean with my grandfather, Ransom Thompson.
Kathy Carter
Friday, April 21, 2017
Tammy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Lela Mae (Willis) Lively
Friday, April 21, 2017
Sis. Zula: My prayers are with you at the loss of Dean. May God grant you peace as only He can.
Lela Willis Livelyu
Chuck & Carol Holloway
Friday, April 21, 2017
Carol and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Dean Bell.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Zula and family during this time of loss.
Tommy & Mary Roberson
Thursday, April 20, 2017
We just saw Mr. Bell's obituary and wanted to give the family our deepest sympathies on their terrible loss. I know how much he will be missed not only because he was an incredible husband, father and grandfather but also because he was such an admirable, honorable, hard-working gentleman.
Jennie Claxton Miller
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Our deepest condolences for the passing of Dean. May the many memories of a life well lived comfort you in the days ahead.
Becky Wood
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family especially during this time of loss.
Becky Wood