Vern Stanley Bell

Vern Stanley Bell obituary, Durham, NC

Vern Stanley Bell

Vern Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on May 1, 2024.
Durham: Vern Stanley Bell, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Croasdaile Village Pavilion. He was born February 22, 1947 to the late Joe Stanley Bell and Katie Middleton Bell in Durham, NC. Vern graduated from Northern High School in 1966 and Durham Technical institute in 1969. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam and Okinawa.
Vern was a master GM mechanic. He and his wife Mary raised and showed West Highland White Terriers for over 40 years.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell was also predeceased by his sister, Barbara Bell Cheek (Jimmy) and his brother-in-law, William B. Brown. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary B. Bell and his nephew, Greg Arnold (Barb), brother-in-law, Robert Brown (Karen) and his Westie Buster.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no service.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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Linda Whitley Autry

May 9, 2024

Mary, I just learned of Vern's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep your chin up & hope for the best. I'm not relaying the usual platitudes - when you feel like reaching out, you have my Email. Or phone 919 620-5708

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