Photo courtesy of Crofts-Crow Funeral Home - Blanco
Nov 10, 1929 - Sep 20, 2025
I cant remember a weekend of my childhood that my parents and Alton and Ann didn't spend together. Most memorable of all will probably be camping on Low Man Creek in Wimberley. I have a pocket knife he gave me. His memory will never be forgotten.
Rodney Chevalier
October 02, 2025 | Vidor, TX | Friend
Alton Leon Bell, a cherished member of the Blanco, Texas community, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of September 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on November 10, 1929, in Bell County, Texas, to Hasta Brown Bell and Velma (Vanderford) Bell, Alton lived a life rich in family, labor, and love.
After graduating from Bartlett High School, Alton began farming in his hometown, a testament to his deep-rooted connection to the land. His career path led him to Texas City, Texas, where he worked at the BP Amoco Refinery for several years until a layoff prompted a new chapter in his life. Alton then dedicated approximately a decade to the dairy industry, contributing his skills to Foremost Dairy Products and later to Carnation. Eventually, he returned to BP Amoco and continued to serve in various capacities until his well-deserved retirement.
Following his retirement, Alton and his beloved wife, Anne, embraced a new adventure as hosts at Blanco State Park, where they brought warmth and hospitality to countless visitors. Their enduring love for each other and their dedication to their community remained evident as they chose to make Blanco their home.
Alton is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Shirley “Anne” Bell; his two sons, Raymond Bell and David Bell, along with his wife Brenda; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry forward his legacy of love and strength. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Terry Bell, and his sister Ruth Miller.
The family would like to acknowledge Alton’s dear friends, Kenneth and Carolyn Moore, Wendell and Sue Moore, as well as Alton’s caregiver, Vanessa Smith for her wonderful care and attention.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home in Blanco. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday afternoon at Val Verde Baptist Cemetery, 1067 FM 2268, Holland, TX 76534.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Methodist Hill Country Hospice, 808 Reuben St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
The Bell family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this time of loss, and they invite all who knew Alton to join in honoring his memory.
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