George Bell, Sr., 83, passed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Crawford, AL with Dr. Robert Dickerson, Interim Pastor, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Monday, October 13, 2025 from 12 - 5 p.m. EST.

George Bell, Sr. was born June 20, 1942 to the late Dave and Emmaline Bell in Crawford, Alabama.

He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Greater St. John Baptist Church, Crawford, Alabama.

He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Phenix City Rehabilitation Center in Phenix City, AL.

Brother Bell served in the United States Army from October 1967 until he retired as a Sergeant First Class in January 1988. Thereafter, he worked as a courier for Iron Mountain until 2004. For his last job, he worked for three years for Russell County School System as a School Bus Driver.

George Bell is preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory to a devoted wife of 60 years, Ruby D. Bell; two sons, George Bell, Jr. of El Paso, TX and Brian David Bell of Atlanta, GA; three loving grandchildren, Kaci T. Bell, Joshua Bell, and Emma M. Bell of El Paso, TX; one brother, O.B. Bell of Crawford, AL; a sister-in-law, Vernell Kendricks of New Orleans, LA; nieces and nephews, Laurie Scott-Reyes, Gregory Scott, Deborah D Scott, Evelyn Hawkins, and Dannella Allen.

A special thanks to Moses (Jackie) Little, Edwin Little, Roney D. (Annie) Bell.