Leo "Dick" Bell age 74 of Andersonville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Tennova Healthcare in Powell, TN. Leo was a loving father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing. Dick loved his dogs, and telling stories about his younger days. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bonnie Bell; sister, Betty Bailey; and daughter, Amanda Kay Bell.
Dick is survived by his wife, Brenda Bell of Andersonville, TN; sons, Kenneth Bell & Lori Davis of Ringo, GA, James Bell & Pam Baker of Andersonville, TN, Carl Bell & Sandy Jones of Andersonville, TN; daughters, Sherry Vowell and husband, Tim of Lake City, TN, Lisa Runyon and Timmy of Andersonville, TN, Jennifer Smith of Decatur, TN; brothers, James Bell of Andersonville, TN, John Ray Bell & wife Pauline of Andersonville, TN; sisters, Geraldine Wilkerson & husband, Curtis of Andersonville, TN, Louise Grisham & husband, Glenn of Andersonville, TN, Mary Chapman & husband, Dempsy of Clinton, TN, Patricia Childress and husband, Kenneth of Clinton, TN, and Loretta Crowe of Norris, TN. Dick also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dick's family will receive his friends on Sunday, January 26, 2014 in the chapel of Jones Mortuary from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Dick's funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Lone Mountain Baptist Church in Andersonville, TN with Rev. Earl Johnson and Rev. Freddie Bean officiating. His interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Andersonville, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.