David Glenn Bell, age 73, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2022.
A memorial service for David will be held Tuesday, February 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Carr house in Early.
David was born June 7,1949 in Brownwood, TX to Seal P.T. Bell and Mable Ann Caldwell Bell. On December 12, 1968, he ran away and married Joyce Juanell Sutherland Bell. David was a member of the USMC 1965-1966. He worked as a mechanic the majority of his life but fell in love with truck driving in the early 80’s. David’s favorite groups on Facebook were the trucking ones. Most recently he worked for Welch Brothers. He loved it, it kept him driving up and down the highways!
Celebration of Life will be held February 7th @ 6:30 pm At CARR conference room 1031 Early Blvd. Early, TX.
David and Joyce lived in Brownwood the majority of their lives and raised 5 kids. Son, Tommy Bell and wife Martha of Brownwood. Daughter, Rhonda Kelton and husband Jason of May. Son, Jason Bell and wife Tracy of Brownwood. Daughter, Amy Valdez and husband Trampas of Brownwood. Daughter, SheyLeigh Woods and husband Aaron of Brownwood.
17 Grandchildren – Timothy Bell, girlfriend Michelle Bivins, Shyan & Terrence Roberson, Hollie Bell & Colton Limmer, Devin Vargas, Gilbert Vargas, Breanna
Kelton, Destiny & William Mitchell, Katelyn Bell, Blake Bell. Davidray Valdez, Davana & David Long, Rylee Valdez, Jaren Valdez, Tuff Valdez. Tagen Craig, Mickey Woods, Ryder Woods. 12 Great Grandchildren- Jaycee Bell, Casey Bell. Hayden Roberson, Lexi Roberson, Alize Roberson, Hazel Roberson. Levi Limmer, Phinus Vargas, Percilus Vargas. Kamden Glass, Kaydin Rose Oaklynn Long 1 Sister – June Dudley daughter Shayla Hoffman 1 Brother n law – Mike Sutherland and Wife Morrisa Sutherland daughters Amanda & Josh Qualley & kids Haylei, Zaiden & Remi. Whitney & Chris Graves kids Keeley & Lyndsey.
David was preceded in death by his parents Seal and Mable Bell, father and Mother n law Finice and June Sutherland. Son-in-law Pete Vargas.
Special mention to Ronald Allgood for being a great friend and being there to help him. Also, Jerry Renfro and Gary Benson he really appreciated your friendship.
Arrangements are by Heartland Funeral Home.