Mark Anthony Bell II

Mark Anthony Bell II obituary, Fort Smith, AR

Mark Anthony Bell II

Mark Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home - Charleston on Jan. 9, 2026.
Mark Anthony Bell, II, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Fort Smith. He was born on February 25, 1977, to Mark Anthony Bell and Cindy (Cole) Bell. He was 48 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Bell; and a brother, David Joseph Bell.

Mark served in the U.S. Army. He had a special love for music, especially Christian music and his heart's desire was to minister to others through music. He had a special place in his heart for his family, especially his grandbabies. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived a daughter, Caitlynn Sexton and husband Josh of Van Buren; two sons, David Bell of Fort Smith and Christian Bell of Ratcliff; his mother, Cindy Bell of Lavaca; his father, Mark Bell and wife Rose of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; a sister, Samantha Kirk and husband Ryan of Fort Smith; a brother, Bryan Bell of Fort Smith; two granddaughters, Aeraleigh Sexton and Ayla Sexton; a step-grandchild, Hadyn Sexton; a step-great-grandchild, Willow Painter; his step-grandfather, Wayland Jolley; and Mark had many other bonus family members who he loved very much.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

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