Services for Mr. Joe Bell, 75, of Omaha, will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Morning Star Baptist Church in Naples. Burial to follow at Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mr. Bell will lie in state Friday from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Joe Allen Bell was born January 20, 1948 to the union of James Bell, Sr. and Era Bell. He accepted Christ at an early age.
He received his education through Atlanta High School. Joe was united in marriage to Mary Bell on June 14, 1970. After retiring from Lone Star Steel (U.S. Steel) after 45 years of service, he worked with all four Precincts in Morris County.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, J.C. Bell, Oscar Bell, Luther Bell; and sister, Mae Francis Haskins.
He leaves to cherish his sweet memories, his children, Sean Johnson and wife Deanna Williams Johnson of Texarkana, Texas, Kim Bell of Dallas, Texas, Corey Bell and wife Jennifer Bell of Hampton Virginia, Shana Bell-Banks and husband Montrell Banks of Chapel Hill, Texas; four sisters, Ida Blaylock of Atlanta, Texas, Maggie Cunningham of Douglassville, Texas, Betty Rainge and husband Sam Rainge of Douglassville, Texas, Linda Smith and husband Bobby Smith of Dallas, Texas; one brother, James Bell, Jr. of Atlanta, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Our condolences to Mr. Joe Bell's Family for his recent death. Continue to Hold on to God's Unchanging Hands. We are so proud to know Sister Ida Blaylock and Brother James Bell. They are such an inspiration to Our Church, Mount Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Queen City, Texas. God Bless and Keep Your Family is Our Prayer.
Mary
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. I’m praying for you and your family that God will be your Comforter. Stay strong & lean on God. He’s the one that will get you through this.
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. A very nice man at our LSS days
To Mrs. Mary, Corey, Kim and Nikki, and your entire family:
Please accept my deepest Condolences on the loss of your loved one. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm going to miss joking around with Mr. Joe. He really used to have me rolling laughing evertime I dropped by to see the family. He will truly be missed. In your darkest hours, please remember to look to the hills from where you help comes. I know too well that grief comes and goes without warning so embrace it, cry, and take it one hour at a time, then eventually one day at a time. God makes no mistakes.
Love,
Felisha J.
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. Praying for you and the kids.
Kim, my sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. I’m here if you need to talk. I love you guys.
Kami
So sorry for your loss. I’m lifting you all up in prayer. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.
To my Family, We love You all and we are praying that God will strengthen You during this bereavement time, so stay strong in the Lord.
I am so sorry to hear that Joe passed away. He worked with my husband at LSS. May God give all the family and friends peace and comfort.
So sorry for Your Loss.Im Praying for God to comfort You.
Continues prayers for my classmate and her family. I will continue to pray for you and your family during this time.
May your hearts continue to trust in God. In the midst of your sorrow. Ha said He would never leave nor forsake you. Hold on to God Almighty hands for He will be with you in your sorrow.
Such a nice Godly gentleman