Tryee Bell

Tryee Bell obituary

Tryee Bell

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Tryee Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. on Mar. 14, 2026.
Tryee Hershel Bell departed this earthly life on March 6, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Janesville, WI, he was the beloved son of Hershey Clark and Jean Bell. Tryee was a cherished member of the Edge Community Fellowship Church and worked at JL Clark for two years.

He leaves behind many loving memories with his parents, Hershey Clark and Jean Bell; his son, Justice McKay; his daughter, Zoriah Bell; his brothers, Bosco (Carmen) Hoover and Teray Bell; his sisters, Tiffany (Herb) Thomas and Toinita (Jeff) Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.

Tryee is predeceased by his daughter, Dejanay Bell; a sister; his grandmothers, Margrit Bell and Mildren Wright; and his grandfather, PL Wright.

Services will be held on Friday, March 20, with visitation from 9 to 11 AM, followed by the service at 11 AM at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home

200 N. Johnston Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home

200 N. Johnston Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.