Vernon Lee Bell

Vernon Lee Bell obituary, Salem, IN

Vernon Lee Bell

Vernon Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Vernon Bell Obituary Vernon Lee Bell, age 64 of Vallonia, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 2, 2024, in Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Born June 24, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Maurice Bell and Sue (Mitchell) Duncan.
He was a 1978 graduate of Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
On October 29, 2022 he married Beverly June (Coy) Bell, who survives.
Also surviving are: 2 Sisters: Karen Samuels of Danville, Kentucky and Theresa Duncan of Louisville, Kentucky; 1 Stepson: Chris (Shannon) Rountree; 2 Uncles: Bruce (Joann) Mitchell and Dennis (Diane) Mitchell; Aunt: Betty Mitchell; 2 Step grandsons: Keith and Tyler and 1 niece and 5 nephews.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marilyn Caines and Carolyn Crowe.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Jaime Bennett officiating.
Visitation: 10 am to 2 pm Wednesday.
Services
Visitation
Wednesday
November 6, 2024
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167
Funeral Service
Wednesday
November 6, 2024
2:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Vernon, please visit our Tree Store.

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