George Bell, 71, of Spraggs, PA died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his residence.
He was born September 2, 1946 at Morgantown, a son of the late James W. Bell and Riffle Eddy Bell.
Mr. Bell was a retired truck driver with many years of experience. He had most recently attended the Bula Baptist Church at Bula.
Surviving are two sons, George A. “Skip” Bell of Carmichaels, PA and Jason Bell of Waynesburg, PA; one daughter, Angela Bell of Prosperity, PA; two step-daughters, Michelle Statler and Mary Redman both of Spraggs, PA; two step-sons, James Statler of Brave and Greg Statler of Spraggs; two sisters, Jane Tennant of Spraggs and Cathy Golden of Elizabethtown, KY; two brothers, Bob Bell of Spraggs and Kenneth Bell of New Freeport; three grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Statler whom he married on February 14, 2004 and who died on March 6, 2015; one daughter, Melissa Bell; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville from 5-8 PM Monday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM Tuesday with Rev. Kenneth Haines officiating. Interment will follow in the Brewer Cemetery.