Bell

Bell

Bobbie Louis Bell, 91, of Rockdale, previously of Lexington, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Elgin.

Visitation was tob e from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Phi l l ips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

A memorial service was to be held immediately following at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Bob Pipes officiating.

Mr. Bell was born July 28, 1931, to Luke and Lena (Watkins) Bell in Littlefield.

He attended school in Littlefi eld and took some courses at 4C College in Waco.

While in Waco, he met and fell in love with Jean Smith. The two were married on Sept. 9, 1951, in Waco.

Mr. Bell proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He worked for Alcoa for 24 years until his retirement in 1994.

From a young age, he was preaching all across Texas. He was a founding member of the Lexington Church of Christ, as well as the preacher for many years.

Mr. Bell enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and family get-togethers. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He was a member of the American Legion in Lexington.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Lena Bell; two brothers, Foy Dale Bell and wife Joan, Edward Lee Bell and wife Dorothy; and a brother- in-law, Reggie Cooper.

Survivors are his wife of 71 years, Jean Bell of Rockdale; a son, Mike Bell and wife Dianne of Lexington; a daughter, Debbie Hughes of Granger; Michael Von Rosenberg and wife Rhonda of Rockdale; his grandchildren, Malvinlee Von Rosenberg and wife Cindy, Christina Becvar and husband Kent, Danielle Hamende and husband Scott, and Joshua Bell.

Also, his great-grandchildren, Joseph Becvar, David Becvar, Grace Becvar, Nicholas Hamende, Tyler Hamende, Jase Hamende, Matthew Hamende, Alexis Bell and Brenden Bell; two sisters, Molly Culp and husband Dewayne of Waco, and Carolyn Cooper of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers are his grandchildren and honorary pallbearers are his great-grandchildren.