James Merle Bell's Obituary
James Merle Bell, age 71, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
He was born February 22, 1948 in Lorain, son of the late James and Harriet Bell. James was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed bicycling, golf and watching movies. James was a very hard working CPA. He was a family oriented man that loved his wife and kids very much. He will be greatly missed.
Devoted husband of Nancy (nee Ross) Bell; cherished father of Christopher E. Bell and Ryan T. Bell; beloved brother of Robert (Roberta) Bell, William (Diane) Bell, the late Cheryl (John) King, and the late Paulette (Steve) Flohr; loving uncle of many; brother-in-law of Tom (Melanie) Ross and Pat Ross Watson; close friend of Raymond James and James Pauer.
Visitation will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 4PM – 7PM in the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, October 22, at 10AM at St. Ladislas Parish, 2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH 44145. Inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James’ name are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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