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Mar 14, 1955 - Feb 11, 2023
Hi my name is Ed. I got to know Kevin when he played for Ottawa. We formed a great friendship and I would bring him home with me to enjoy my Mothers cooking. He tried to call me a couple of times after he moved back to the states but I had moved out west. He was super nice guy and my parents loved him. R.I.P Kevin
Ed Bowman
July 07, 2025 | Ottawa, ON | Friend
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Kevin. Jerry and Kaylynn we are lifting up in our prayers.
Julianna & Raymond (Courtnee's mom & bonus dad)
Julianna Clark
February 26, 2023 | Port Arthur, TX | Friend
I had the pleasure of attending SPHS when Kevin was a Senior and we had Government together and He was kind and patient with everyone. He knew He was one the Big Guys on Campus but He had no Ego. He was always kind to everyone. I remember when He went Pro and I’d see Him play on TV and I’d think I knew Him School.
My prayers for His Wife and Children. He was a good Man.
Stephanie Turner Garcia
February 25, 2023 | Houston, TX | Classmate
Gerry & family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kevin as a sweet guy, very loving to you and very patient with your kid sister, Susan and me, your cousin, when we’d hang out at your house as teenagers in high school. Whenever we saw Gerry, we saw Kevin. That’s how much you two were devoted to each other. May you be comforted by the love and years you shared. Praying God’s peace to you all today.
~Nicki
Nicki Williams-Edwards
February 25, 2023 | Riverside, CA | Family
My condolences to the family. May Kevin rest in PEACE in the arms of our heavenly Father.
Carol Johnson
February 25, 2023 | Missouri City, TX | Acquaintance
Single Tree
Love,Choo Choo,Tyrrah & Ramona
February 25, 2023
My prayers for your long eternal life, our KofC Grand Knight and our friend. Your humble service will be an inspiration in my life forever.
Tom Moroni
February 24, 2023 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Kevin had the most wonderful smile. Gerri, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Vicki & Mitchell Powell
February 24, 2023 | Beaumont, TX | Classmate
Kay, a true, kind, genuine person with a stout heart. Your outstanding personality and love will forever live on in our heart. You fought a good fight our brother. Take your rest and we'll see you on the other side. Family, you are always in our prayers.
Hill Family
February 24, 2023 | Port Arthur, TX
Kevin Abraham Bell was born to the late Henry and Mildred Joseph Bell on March 14, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas. He departed life peacefully at 67 on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family.
Kevin had a fond love and passion for all sports. He was an all-around, talented athlete during his childhood through High School, playing baseball, football, running track, and long jump field events. Kevin attended Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School, MacArthur Junior High School, and graduated from South Park High School in 1973. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, from 1973 to 1977 while running track all four years. While attending Lamar University, Kevin became a member of the Epsilon Nu Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in the Fall of 1974. Kevin walked on to play with Lamar's football team his senior year. During his senior year at Lamar, he was drafted by the NFL to the San Diego Chargers and played there for one year. He was then traded to the New York Jets and played as a wide receiver for two years. After two seasons with the Jets, Kevin played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League for one year.
Upon returning to Beaumont, Kevin worked at the DuPont plant in Orange, Texas, and the Chemco plant in Nederland, Texas, for many years. While working full-time, Kevin completed his Associate's Degree in Applied Arts and Science at Lamar University. He retired in April 2018 from the Gerdau Steel plant in Rose City, Texas. Kevin was a substitute teacher at Beaumont Independent School District for over ten years. Kevin was also an active member of the Appomattox Social Club in Beaumont, Texas, for over 20 years.
In 2002, Kevin was inducted into Lamar University's Cardinal Hall of Honor for track and football. He was an all-time great sprinter and still holds the Lamar 100-meter dash record of 10.3 set in winning the 1977 Baylor Relays. He was also a two-time NCAA qualifier in the 100-meter dash in 1976 and 1977. Kevin earned first-team All-Southland Conference honors as a senior in 1977 after leading the team in rushing with 515 yards. In 2021, Kevin received the NFL Player Recognition Award from the Beaumont Independent School District.
Kevin was a devout Catholic. He was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church throughout his childhood & young adulthood, then joined Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in 1988. He dedicated his time to the church as a Eucharistic Minister and was Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus 5035.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mildred Bell; his sisters, Patricia 'Pat' Bell and Joyce Bell; his brother, Christopher Bell; and his father and mother-in-law, Harvey and Maudry Plummer.
Kevin was devoted to his family, friends, church, and social club and truly had a heart for helping others. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Geralyn' Gerrie' Bell; his two children, Jason Mitchell and Kaylyn Bell; sister, Delia Bell Mayes (Ronald Wayne) and brother, Thomas Bell (Kim); sisters-in-law, Wilma Bell, Denise Plummer, and Susan Henderson-Rawls (Richard); brother-in-law, Harvey 'Buddy' Plummer; grandchildren who affectionately called him 'Paw Paw,' Jaylin Frazier, Kaysen Donatta, Kaidence Isaac, Kamari Brantley, and Kashtyn Brantley; great-grandson, Ayden Frazier; nieces & nephews - Goritta Rideau, Rosalind Kyle, Donna Woodfork (Dwain), Donald Bell (Etta), Robert' June' Lewis (Deion), Tomica Burney, Courtney Keller (Kevin), Brian Bell (Amanda), Quinten Emerson, Stephen Plummer, Jana Broussard (Armond), Reneé Bell, Brandon Dalco (Taquitha), Roman Gauthier, and Grace Bell; godchildren, Heather Lewis, Jamie Mansfield, and Periloux Peay; his dear, best friend for over 35 years, Rodney Saveat; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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