Orvell O'Neal Bell's Obituary
Orvell O’Neal Bell age 83 of Houston, Texas passed away on August 30, 2023, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born on April 26, 1940, to Ossie Bell and Betty Bell in Bay City, Texas.
Orvell married Bonnie Thamm on July 9, 1957, in Houston, Texas. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 10 years; he then went to work for Galena Park Independent School District for 35 years.
Orvell served in the United States Navy from October 10, 1957, through October 9, 1963. He enjoyed sci-fi and western movies.
He was a devoted Christian with strong faith in our Lord and Savior.
He was a loving and caring husband, daddy, and pawpaw to many. His family was the most important part of his life.
He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie Bell; daughter, Carol Hare and Ronny Hare of Houston, Texas; sons, Kenneth Bell and Sharla Bell of Sealy, Texas, Scottie Bell of Houston, Texas; Brothers, Artist Bell of Houston, Texas and Melvin Bell of Bastrop Texas; 5 grandchildren, David Hare, Noah Bell, Michael Bell, Brandi Nagle, Cristalynn Bell Dillon. 7 great-grandchildren, Tyler Andrews, Madisyn Andrews, Charlee Nagle, Beau Hare, Charley Dillon, Lillie Dillon, and Annelise Dillon; and other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ossie & Betty Bell.
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