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James Bell Obituary

BELL, JAMES, 86, of Wisteria Drive, died Tuesday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Edith (Roch) Bell. Born in England, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Whitehead) Bell.

Mr. Bell was a Polisher for Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, then worked for the State of RI Airport Security. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, West Warwick and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He is survived by his sister, Nellie Bell Vincent of Warwick and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Sydney Bell and the late Jean McPhillips.

His funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours respectfully omitted. Arrangements by The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, Warwick. www.murphyfuneral homes.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 13, 2008.

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