He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Nimmons, the son of the late Martin and Rosie Mae Rundel Bell.
He was united in marriage to Sue McKenney on Feb. 26, 1961. To this union one son was born.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian Thompson and Faye Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Bell of Piggott; one son, Durbin Bell and wife, Patricia, of Piggott; one sister, Vera Hankins and husband, Jack, of Hillsboro, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, in the New Hope Cemetery with C. Ray Miller officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery in Pollard. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.
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