of Hill Top, AR

January 23, 1932 - April 28, 2013

Allen Wayne Bell, age 81, of Hill Top, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his home. He was born January 23, 1932, at Hill Top, the son of Roy and Genevra (Moncrief) Bell. Along with his parents, Allen Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Bell.

Allen Wayne was a member of First Baptist Church at Springdale, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Clara Eidson, on May 3, 1958, in Crowder, Mississippi. He was a veteran of the US Navy, active during the Korean War. After serving, he went to college and later worked for Northwest Arkansas Truck and Equipment in Springdale until his retirement. In his free time, Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He especially loved living at the Bell family home place at Hill Top when he retired.

Allen Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Clara Bell, of the home; his daughter, Vickie Garriott, of Harrison; his sons and daughters-in-law, Stuart and Lisa Bell of Bentonville, Arkansas and Brett and Gina Bell of Gravette, Arkansas;
and his eight grandchildren, Katie Garriott, Matt Garriott, Emily Tyler and her husband Matt, Lucas Bell, Judi Bell, Briana Bell, Kendra Bell and Alexa Bell.

Allen Wayne is also survived by his sisters, June Williams and Ruth Bell; his brothers, Kirby Bell and Dale Bell; a host of other family; and many dear friends.




Visitation was Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral service was Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Allen Wayne's son, Pastor Stuart Bell, who is the minister of First Baptist Church in Centerton, Arkansas, officiating.

Pallbearers were Matt Garriott, Lucas Bell, Matt Tyler, Jake Walker, Wayne Walker and Phillip Deakins.

Interment was in Hill Top Cemetery.

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