J.B.

Bell

On Sunday, November 1, 2015, God's angel closed the eyes and sealed the lips of J.B. Bell. J.B. was born on March 18, 1944 in McIntosh, AL to the union of his late parents Jim and Fannie Watson Bell.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, James "Jim" Bell, Robert Bell, and Ernest Bell, and one sister, Alice Toole.

He was an employee of Ciba-Geigy Specialty Chemicals where he retired after 34 years of service. He was a dedicated member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, McIntosh, AL.

He served in the United States Army and was an honorably discharged veteran of the Vietnam War. During his tour of duty, J.B. received the following decorations, medals, and commendations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Infantryman Badge, 2nd Class Gunnery, Sharpshooter Rifleman.

He leaves behind to cherish in his memories five devoted sons: Kevin (Jo Anne) Whisenhunt, San Antonio, TX; Lee Hicks, Rashad Bell, Jakeith Bell, and Dylan Bell, all of McIntosh, AL; and one whom he adored as a daughter, Xavier Bell of Tampa, FL; three grandchildren: Kentrez, Kevin II, and KeAnna Whisenhunt all of San Antonio, TX; Two great-grandchildren, twins Corey and Cameron; four sisters: Frances Rouse, Betty Adams, Fannie Abrams, and Tiny Benjamin, all of McIntosh, AL; and one brother, Charles Pressley of McIntosh, AL, a host of devoted nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Viewing will be Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour of 12 noon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, McIntosh, AL, Craig Westry, pastor and eulogist. Following military rites at graveside and interment in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends at McIntosh Community Center. Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home of Jackson, Alabama.

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.