Michael Eugene Bell

Michael Eugene Bell, son of the late Elvis and Irene (Williams) Bell, was born November 29, 1947 in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life in Springfield, Missouri on September 23, 2025. On August 8, 1967, he married Judy Poe, who survives of the home.

Mike was a veteran of the US Air Force, and also served in the Wisconsin National Guard. He was the Vice President of Riggs Supply Company in Kennett for 25 years, and was a buyer for the City of Springfield, Missouri for 16 years. He was very active in the Kennett community, and served as President of the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as serving on the Delta Children's Home Board of Directors and was a member of the American Legion Post 66. After moving to Springfield, he was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, serving on numerous boards and committees.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca (Becky) and Butch Chailand.

Survivors include

Son: Michael Bell, and wife Jennifer, of Monett, Missouri;

Daughter: Amy Scheihing and Matt of Springfield, Missouri;

Grandchildren: David Bell and wife Joelle, of Kansas City, Missouri; Joe Scheihing, and wife Karis, of Clearwater, Florida; Natalie Scheihing and fiancé Jordan Henderson, of St. Peters, Missouri;

Several cousins, two nephews, and many close friends.

A final salute by the Warriors Watch Riders will be held, at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:15 am with an escort to the cemetery to follow. Military Honors and inurnment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road, Springfield, Missouri 68507, or to the Delta Children's Home, P.O. Box 573, Kennett, Missouri 63857.