LCDR, US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Omer Clayton Bell passed peacefully the morning of June 30, 2012 at Twin Cities Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 18, 1922 in Octavia, Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his Father Edgar Houston Bell, Mother Willie Mathus Bell, five brothers, one sister and his son, Omer Clayton Bell, Jr. He is survived by his twin brother Odie Gordon Bell and daughters: Amanda Bell, Melinda Bell Hagan, Donna Battin, Vickie Henline, Sherry Robinson; grandchildren: Houston Wright, Austin Battin, Shannon Robinson, Cole Bell, Isabelle Hagan, Ava Hagan and two great-grandchildren.
Omer had a successful career as a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy and retired July 1, 1970 after serving 29 years. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was one of few people to actually witness the "mushroom cloud" from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Omer excelled as a pilot and went on to fly for Petroleum Helicopters (PHI) Inc., ARAMCO oil in Saudi Arabia and had his own crop-dusting business with his twin brother, Odie Bell. After WW II the brothers followed this successful business with a flight instruction school and charter flight operation in Pensacola, Florida.
Omer was a passionate man who had many adventures and interests. He never lost his love for flying and all things farm and ranch related. Omer was a very positive person who loved to laugh, reminisce and spend time with family and friends. He will be well missed and fondly remembered by all those blessed to have known him.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida with full military honors with Reverend Lonnie Wright officiating.
For those unable to attend the family has requested that you send condolences to Amanda Bell at 920 Ten Lake Drive; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church; 4342 US Highway 90 West; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the professional staff and caregivers at the Twin Cities Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care Omer received during his illness.
Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 4, 2012
BELL, OMER C
LCDR US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/18/1922
DATE OF DEATH: 06/30/2012
BURIED AT: SECTION 26 SITE 760 Click to view the cemetery map
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
(850) 453-4108
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Omer Clayton Bell passed peacefully the morning of June 30, 2012 at Twin Cities Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 18, 1922 in Octavia, Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his Father Edgar Houston Bell, Mother Willie Mathus Bell, five brothers, one sister and his son, Omer Clayton Bell, Jr. He is survived by his twin brother Odie Gordon Bell and daughters: Amanda Bell, Melinda Bell Hagan, Donna Battin, Vickie Henline, Sherry Robinson; grandchildren: Houston Wright, Austin Battin, Shannon Robinson, Cole Bell, Isabelle Hagan, Ava Hagan and two great-grandchildren.
Omer had a successful career as a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy and retired July 1, 1970 after serving 29 years. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was one of few people to actually witness the "mushroom cloud" from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Omer excelled as a pilot and went on to fly for Petroleum Helicopters (PHI) Inc., ARAMCO oil in Saudi Arabia and had his own crop-dusting business with his twin brother, Odie Bell. After WW II the brothers followed this successful business with a flight instruction school and charter flight operation in Pensacola, Florida.
Omer was a passionate man who had many adventures and interests. He never lost his love for flying and all things farm and ranch related. Omer was a very positive person who loved to laugh, reminisce and spend time with family and friends. He will be well missed and fondly remembered by all those blessed to have known him.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida with full military honors with Reverend Lonnie Wright officiating.
For those unable to attend the family has requested that you send condolences to Amanda Bell at 920 Ten Lake Drive; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church; 4342 US Highway 90 West; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the professional staff and caregivers at the Twin Cities Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care Omer received during his illness.
Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 4, 2012
BELL, OMER C
LCDR US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/18/1922
DATE OF DEATH: 06/30/2012
BURIED AT: SECTION 26 SITE 760 Click to view the cemetery map
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
(850) 453-4108
LCDR, US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Omer Clayton Bell passed peacefully the morning of June 30, 2012 at Twin Cities Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 18, 1922 in Octavia, Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his Father Edgar Houston Bell, Mother Willie Mathus Bell, five brothers, one sister and his son, Omer Clayton Bell, Jr. He is survived by his twin brother Odie Gordon Bell and daughters: Amanda Bell, Melinda Bell Hagan, Donna Battin, Vickie Henline, Sherry Robinson; grandchildren: Houston Wright, Austin Battin, Shannon Robinson, Cole Bell, Isabelle Hagan, Ava Hagan and two great-grandchildren.
Omer had a successful career as a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy and retired July 1, 1970 after serving 29 years. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was one of few people to actually witness the "mushroom cloud" from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Omer excelled as a pilot and went on to fly for Petroleum Helicopters (PHI) Inc., ARAMCO oil in Saudi Arabia and had his own crop-dusting business with his twin brother, Odie Bell. After WW II the brothers followed this successful business with a flight instruction school and charter flight operation in Pensacola, Florida.
Omer was a passionate man who had many adventures and interests. He never lost his love for flying and all things farm and ranch related. Omer was a very positive person who loved to laugh, reminisce and spend time with family and friends. He will be well missed and fondly remembered by all those blessed to have known him.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida with full military honors with Reverend Lonnie Wright officiating.
For those unable to attend the family has requested that you send condolences to Amanda Bell at 920 Ten Lake Drive; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church; 4342 US Highway 90 West; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the professional staff and caregivers at the Twin Cities Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care Omer received during his illness.
Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 4, 2012
BELL, OMER C
LCDR US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/18/1922
DATE OF DEATH: 06/30/2012
BURIED AT: SECTION 26 SITE 760 Click to view the cemetery map
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
(850) 453-4108
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Omer Clayton Bell passed peacefully the morning of June 30, 2012 at Twin Cities Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 18, 1922 in Octavia, Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his Father Edgar Houston Bell, Mother Willie Mathus Bell, five brothers, one sister and his son, Omer Clayton Bell, Jr. He is survived by his twin brother Odie Gordon Bell and daughters: Amanda Bell, Melinda Bell Hagan, Donna Battin, Vickie Henline, Sherry Robinson; grandchildren: Houston Wright, Austin Battin, Shannon Robinson, Cole Bell, Isabelle Hagan, Ava Hagan and two great-grandchildren.
Omer had a successful career as a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy and retired July 1, 1970 after serving 29 years. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was one of few people to actually witness the "mushroom cloud" from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Omer excelled as a pilot and went on to fly for Petroleum Helicopters (PHI) Inc., ARAMCO oil in Saudi Arabia and had his own crop-dusting business with his twin brother, Odie Bell. After WW II the brothers followed this successful business with a flight instruction school and charter flight operation in Pensacola, Florida.
Omer was a passionate man who had many adventures and interests. He never lost his love for flying and all things farm and ranch related. Omer was a very positive person who loved to laugh, reminisce and spend time with family and friends. He will be well missed and fondly remembered by all those blessed to have known him.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida with full military honors with Reverend Lonnie Wright officiating.
For those unable to attend the family has requested that you send condolences to Amanda Bell at 920 Ten Lake Drive; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church; 4342 US Highway 90 West; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the professional staff and caregivers at the Twin Cities Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care Omer received during his illness.
Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 4, 2012
BELL, OMER C
LCDR US NAVY
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/18/1922
DATE OF DEATH: 06/30/2012
BURIED AT: SECTION 26 SITE 760 Click to view the cemetery map
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
(850) 453-4108
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