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Grady Bell, Jr.

November 12, 1942 - February 22, 2023

GRADY BELL, JR., 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born November 12, 1942, in Altoona, AL to the late Grady and Pearl Goble Bell, Sr. Grady was a loving and devoted son, husband, father and brother who made family his main priority. He was a small business owner for many years and retired from Eastman Chemical Company following twenty-eight years of service. Grady was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Masons. He was a member at West View Primitive Baptist Church and Arcadia Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed participating in mission trips.

In addition to his parents, Grady was preceded in death by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Wanda Collier Bell; siblings, James Bell, Geneva Nix, Gail McGlaughn and Eddie Bell.

Those left to cherish Grady’s memory are his son, Grady Lynn Bell and wife, Noelle; sister, Rebecca Jenkins; eighteen nieces and nephews; many great friends.

-Written by the family