William R. Schell

HOLLY HILL — Dr. William Raymond “Bill” Schell, PhD, 86, of Holly Hill, husband of Jean Smoak Schell, died Friday, December 11, 2009 in a North Charleston hospital.
 
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Holly Hill, with Dr. David Brien and Rev. Earl Behr officiating. Burial will be private.
 
Dr. Schell was born in Seattle, Wash., a son of the late William Emil Schell and Freida Schell. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired Principal from the San Diego, Cal. public schools. Dr. Schell was a member of the First Baptist Church, Holly Hill, and was first married to the late Eileen Schell.
 
Surviving are his wife of the home; daughters, Connie Schell and Leeanne Pearson, both of San Diego, Cal.; sons, Bill and Christopher Schell, both of San Diego, Cal.; step-children, Russell (Elizabeth) Lewis, Caroline (Jacob) Shuler, and Ben (Kathy) Lewis, all of Holly Hill; a sister, Kay Outka of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Deeanne, Joeanne, Trevor, Noah, Elizabeth Jane, Caroline Camille, Hilary, Jake, Michael, and Connor; and great-grandchildren, Brooke and Brianna.
 
The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall and other times at the residence.
 
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 235, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or the American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403.
 
Avinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.avingerfh.com.