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David Willis Bell, Jr.
February 8, 2013
David Willis Bell, Jr., age 40, of Jay, passed away February 5, 2013, in Pensacola. He was born to David Willis Bell, Sr. and Sue Simmons Bell on January 18, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Pensacola in 1996 and resided in Jay since 1997. He was employed with Security Fence from 2000 to 2007 then began his truck driving occupation with Florida Gas as a member of the Florida Gas Special Projects Team. He loved hunting but his favorite hobby was boating and skiing with his son and daughter. He was a loving son, father and brother and will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Willis Bell, Sr, and special niece Jessica.
He is survived by his children, son, Cody Bell and daughter, Lacie Bell; mother, Sue Bell; sisters, Diana Roys and Brenda Williams; the mother of his children, Jill Culbreth; friend, Cheyanne Bishop and numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 8, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lassiter officiating. Burial was at Cobbtown Holiness Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were the members of his Special Projects Team “A” Crew, Phillip Enfinger, Ray Morris, Bert Settle, Brad Bledsoe, Luis Roca and Mark Jones. Honorary pallbearers were members of the other Special Project Teams, Wade Collins, Robert Calhoun, Donald Edwards, Phillip Fisher, Brad Polk, Pat Jordan, George White, Charlie Starling, Ricky O’Bryan, Greg Steadham, John Moore, and Jacob Coon and long time friends Gary McMillian and Jimmy Polk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cody and Lacie Bell Trust Fund, Escambia County Bank in Flomaton.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Sue Cody Lacey this Ashley David loving friend
I always keep u in my prayers love Ashley and Jennifer
David girlfriend love u guys I will keep contact
With u a men
Sue, Cody & Lacie we are keeping you in our prayer’s. We thought a lot of David he was a wonderful person. A great Dad. I am sure a good son. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
(we are Haley & Austyn’s Grandparents)