George Bell
September 15, 1922 — September 28, 2005
George F. Bell, 83, of Catonsville, MD, died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 28, 2005 at Howard County General Hospital.
He was the spouse of Edith Shelton Bell of Catonsville for 59 years.
Mr. Bell was born September 15, 1922 in Frederick , MD the son of the late Charles W. Bell and the late Addie H. Fritze Bell.
He was a retiree from C&P Telephone where he worked as a Supervisor of Construction. He is a Retired Captain with the United States Marine Corps and served during WWII. He is also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Bell was an active and dedicated member of the 40 West Lions Club for 39 years. He held numerous positions in the club including District Governor for Multiple District 22A from 1976-1977, Club President, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary and chaired various committees. He received many awards and Certificates of Appreciation for his hard work and generosity. He was involved and supportive of many youth organizations.
Surviving in addition to his wife are Son: George W. Bell of Catonsville , Son and Daughter-in-law: Jay H. and Julia Bell of Gamber, Sister: Helen R. Click of Thurmont and Brother: James C. Bell of Woodsboro. Also survived by grandchildren: Casey E. Bell, George J. Bell, Derek G. Bell, Rachael L. Bell and Thomas J. Bell, and Great-grandchild: Payton L. Bell. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by Brothers: Joseph P., Robert P. and Charles W. Bell, Jr.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday October 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784 with the Rev. O.F. “Bud” Kibbe officiating. Interment will be in The Glade Cemetery, Walkersville , MD.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday 7 to 9 PM and Saturday 5 to 9 PM.
Those desiring may make contributions to Lions Club International in memory of Past District Governor George Bell, 300 22nd St . Oak Brook , IL 60523-8842 .
He was the spouse of Edith Shelton Bell of Catonsville for 59 years.
Mr. Bell was born September 15, 1922 in Frederick , MD the son of the late Charles W. Bell and the late Addie H. Fritze Bell.
He was a retiree from C&P Telephone where he worked as a Supervisor of Construction. He is a Retired Captain with the United States Marine Corps and served during WWII. He is also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Bell was an active and dedicated member of the 40 West Lions Club for 39 years. He held numerous positions in the club including District Governor for Multiple District 22A from 1976-1977, Club President, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary and chaired various committees. He received many awards and Certificates of Appreciation for his hard work and generosity. He was involved and supportive of many youth organizations.
Surviving in addition to his wife are Son: George W. Bell of Catonsville , Son and Daughter-in-law: Jay H. and Julia Bell of Gamber, Sister: Helen R. Click of Thurmont and Brother: James C. Bell of Woodsboro. Also survived by grandchildren: Casey E. Bell, George J. Bell, Derek G. Bell, Rachael L. Bell and Thomas J. Bell, and Great-grandchild: Payton L. Bell. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by Brothers: Joseph P., Robert P. and Charles W. Bell, Jr.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday October 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784 with the Rev. O.F. “Bud” Kibbe officiating. Interment will be in The Glade Cemetery, Walkersville , MD.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday 7 to 9 PM and Saturday 5 to 9 PM.
Those desiring may make contributions to Lions Club International in memory of Past District Governor George Bell, 300 22nd St . Oak Brook , IL 60523-8842 .
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