Donald Fredrick Bell, 75, of Bloomington, died Tuesday in Cortez, Colo.
Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Monroe County,
Son of James Franklin Bell and Florence Alexander Bell.
Retired from RCA after 30 years,
U.S. Army veteran.
Member of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
He enjoyed farming and gardening and spending the winters in Brownsville, Tex.
Survivors include:
Mother, Florence Bell of Bloomington;
1 son, Dan Bell of Solsberry;
1 daughter, Donnetta Bowen of Mancos, Colo.;
8 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren;
1 brother, Dale Bell of Harrodsburg.
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Franklin Bell;
Wife, Cosette (Adams) Bell in March, 2004;
1 daughter, Deborah Jones.
Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery.
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1930 Census - James F.(23) & Florence(20) Bell are found living on a farm they rent for $20 a month, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. James is employed as a laborer on county roads. Child living in the home was Donald F. (5 months) Bell.
1940 Census - James F.(33) & Florence(30) Bell are found living on the farm they own, valued at $2400, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have completed 2 years of high school. James is employed as a foreman doing road work, earning $838.00 in 1939. Children living in the home were Donald(10) and Dale(1) Bell.
Last updated 05/28/2017.
Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Monroe County,
Son of James Franklin Bell and Florence Alexander Bell.
Retired from RCA after 30 years,
U.S. Army veteran.
Member of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
He enjoyed farming and gardening and spending the winters in Brownsville, Tex.
Survivors include:
Mother, Florence Bell of Bloomington;
1 son, Dan Bell of Solsberry;
1 daughter, Donnetta Bowen of Mancos, Colo.;
8 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren;
1 brother, Dale Bell of Harrodsburg.
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Franklin Bell;
Wife, Cosette (Adams) Bell in March, 2004;
1 daughter, Deborah Jones.
Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery.
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1930 Census - James F.(23) & Florence(20) Bell are found living on a farm they rent for $20 a month, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. James is employed as a laborer on county roads. Child living in the home was Donald F. (5 months) Bell.
1940 Census - James F.(33) & Florence(30) Bell are found living on the farm they own, valued at $2400, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have completed 2 years of high school. James is employed as a foreman doing road work, earning $838.00 in 1939. Children living in the home were Donald(10) and Dale(1) Bell.
Last updated 05/28/2017.
Donald Fredrick Bell, 75, of Bloomington, died Tuesday in Cortez, Colo.
Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Monroe County,
Son of James Franklin Bell and Florence Alexander Bell.
Retired from RCA after 30 years,
U.S. Army veteran.
Member of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
He enjoyed farming and gardening and spending the winters in Brownsville, Tex.
Survivors include:
Mother, Florence Bell of Bloomington;
1 son, Dan Bell of Solsberry;
1 daughter, Donnetta Bowen of Mancos, Colo.;
8 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren;
1 brother, Dale Bell of Harrodsburg.
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Franklin Bell;
Wife, Cosette (Adams) Bell in March, 2004;
1 daughter, Deborah Jones.
Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery.
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1930 Census - James F.(23) & Florence(20) Bell are found living on a farm they rent for $20 a month, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. James is employed as a laborer on county roads. Child living in the home was Donald F. (5 months) Bell.
1940 Census - James F.(33) & Florence(30) Bell are found living on the farm they own, valued at $2400, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have completed 2 years of high school. James is employed as a foreman doing road work, earning $838.00 in 1939. Children living in the home were Donald(10) and Dale(1) Bell.
Last updated 05/28/2017.
Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Monroe County,
Son of James Franklin Bell and Florence Alexander Bell.
Retired from RCA after 30 years,
U.S. Army veteran.
Member of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
He enjoyed farming and gardening and spending the winters in Brownsville, Tex.
Survivors include:
Mother, Florence Bell of Bloomington;
1 son, Dan Bell of Solsberry;
1 daughter, Donnetta Bowen of Mancos, Colo.;
8 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren;
1 brother, Dale Bell of Harrodsburg.
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Franklin Bell;
Wife, Cosette (Adams) Bell in March, 2004;
1 daughter, Deborah Jones.
Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Gilead Cemetery.
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1930 Census - James F.(23) & Florence(20) Bell are found living on a farm they rent for $20 a month, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. James is employed as a laborer on county roads. Child living in the home was Donald F. (5 months) Bell.
1940 Census - James F.(33) & Florence(30) Bell are found living on the farm they own, valued at $2400, located on Kinser Pike, Monroe County, Indiana. Both have completed 2 years of high school. James is employed as a foreman doing road work, earning $838.00 in 1939. Children living in the home were Donald(10) and Dale(1) Bell.
Last updated 05/28/2017.
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