Clinton Bell Obituary
Clinton was raised in Callahan, Florida and graduated from Callahan High School in 1955. He was a lifetime member of the Callahan/Anchor Church of God where he served his Lord for many years on the church council as well as church clerk. Clinton retired from the Florida Department of Transportation in 2004. His legacy throughout his career and service was a man of honesty, kindness, and integrity.
Clinton loved bluegrass music and loved playing his banjo with great joy, along with many other instruments. He was a founding member of the Bell Family Bluegrass Gospel band.
Clinton is survived by his wife of 67 years, JoAnn Bell; sons, Clinton Bell, Jr. (Ann) and Terry S. Bell (Donnette); sister, Marilyn Bell Thomas; grandchildren, Heather Bell Hicks (Blake), Taryn Bell, Taylor Bell, and Debony Johnson (Marty); great grandchildren, Dalton Hicks, Hunter Hicks, Dallas Hicks, Verity Bell, Marvin Johnson, Mariah Johnson; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Baptist Heart Hospital for their love, professionalism, and tender care for our dad.
The tribute above was prepared by Clinton's loving family.
A Graveside Service for Clinton will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Bell Cemetery within Jones Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Allen officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.
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