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Donald Bell Obituary
RACINE — Donald Ray Bell, 85, of Racine, Ohio, passed away on July 29, 2018, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1933, son of the late Raymond and Murl Van Meter Bell.
He is survived by his twin sister, Dorothy Bell Chaney; brother, Paul (Betty) Bell; daughter, Lorna (Bruce) Hart; grandchildren Jonathan and Michael Hart, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Hill Bell; brother, Chester Bell; and sister, Wilma Bell Ervin.
Donald was a Korean War Veteran and member of American Legion Post 602, a member of the Letart Falls United Methodist Church and later Racine United Methodist Church, where he served on several board positions and was also a Sunday School superintendent He was employed by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, Kyger Creek Station for 40 years.
Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 30, 2018, at Letart Falls Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Larry Fisher officiating. American Legion Post 602 conducted graveside military honors.
Arrangements were made by Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, W.Va.
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for Donald Bell
August 12, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this sad occasion. 2 Thessalonians 2 : 16, 17
Connie Mitchell
August 8, 2018
Lorna, so sorry to hear about Don. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
John Eichinger
August 7, 2018
Lorna, thoughts are with you and your family.
Pat Canaday
August 7, 2018
Rest In Peace .
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Bonnie Myers
August 7, 2018
Lorna, so sorry about your Dad. My dad also recently passed. You will be in my prayer. Bonnie( Smith) Myers
August 6, 2018
Lorna, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
aheidi Smith
August 4, 2018
Lorna, thoughts and prayers for the loss of your father. Made Sunday school something to remember.
Heidi Ashley Smith
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