1927
2013
Perry L Bell Sr. "Papa" went to be with the Lord on Dec. 6, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Visitation was held on Monday. Dec. 9, 2013 at Goetz Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Funeral services were on Tuesday Dec. 10 at 2 pm also at Goetz Funeral Home with the interment at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with military honors were presented by the United States Navy Honor Guard.
Perry was born on August 11, 1927 in Leesville, TX to O.A. and Annie Bell. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 63 years Lucille Bell "Nanny", daughter Nelda Jean and son Perry Lynn Jr., grandson Jonathan Allen Beicker, brothers Clifford, Jack and David Bell, and his sisters Dorothy Moseley and Doris Bell.
He is survived by daughters: Nancy and her husband Jimmy Bush, Barbara and her husband Jeff Beicker, Shirley and her husband Robert Owen. Grandchildren: Tracy and her husband Jackie Mayfield, Waylon and his wife Cassie Bell, Wendy and her husband Kevin Rhea, Jason Beicker, Jennifer and Eric Schulze and 11 great-grandchildren; McKayla, McKenzie and McKade Mayfield, Perry, Raylee, Sawyer and Luke Bell, Ethan and Kaitlyn Rhea and Garrett and Colby Schulze; siblings; Pete Bell, Wayne Bell, Vernon Bell and Fay DuBose, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He served at the end of WWII with the United States Navy. Perry ran his own welding shop, B and W Welding, for many years; he also was a foreman for the Guadalupe County Road and Bridge Department- Precinct 1 until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, which he passed down to all of his family members.
He was a loving Christian husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and loyal friend. Perry "Papa" was loved and cherished by many and will be greatly missed.
Serving as pallbearers were Waylon Bell, Jason Beicker, Jackie Mayfield, Kevin Rhea, Chris Herbold and Eric Schulze.
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December 12, 2013
Annette Roecker
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Mr. Bell was surrounded with so many wonderful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; he was so lucky in love with all of you. With Sympathy, Randy & Annette Roecker
December 10, 2013
Sandy Weniger
My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and family. May your Dad rest in peace.
December 9, 2013
Albert and Barbara Cowey
Our prayers for the families of Bro. Perry Bell. He was a great christians and a hard workes. He at peace now.
December 9, 2013
The Caddells
Barbara & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Hold on to the memories and may God give you peace in your heart at this time. God bless all of you.
Ray, Dawn & Holden Caddell
December 9, 2013
Juliane Herzog
Shirley, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard Matheaus and Juliane Herzog
December 8, 2013
charlotte hostetter
Nancy and Shirley I am so sorry to hear about your daddy he was such a sweet man I know no words will help ease the pain and loss you are going thru but o am send my prayers to give you strength thru this most difficult time god has another angel
charlotte hostetter
December 8, 2013
Barbara, Nancy,and Family Sorry to hear of Perrys passing. Just remember he is rejoicing with a lot of family. I'm sure he and Tookie are talking about those Colorado hunting trips.Just keep trusting in Jesus, He will see you thru Love the Bell Family
Peggy,Gwen Ashley Port Lavaca,Texas
December 8, 2013
Gary and Nancy Hall-Cowan
Our deepest sympathies go out to you Nancy and your family at this time. Just know that he is in a much better place and with loved ones. This is a sad time of year to lose someone, but he will be watching over all of ya'll. Our prayers are with all of ya'll. Take care!
December 8, 2013
Tina Sweiter
R.I.P Mr Bell our condolences to Tommy and Brenda and family.
from the Zamora,Garza family
December 8, 2013
Always a joy to be around Perry and your mom. They were my favorite cousins to visit and we always had fun with them. Truly a blessing to your family and Perry will be missed by all who knew him. Praying that God will ease your pain and suffering at this sad time. Sam and Betty Cowey
December 7, 2013
Barbara, so sorry to hear of your loss. We keep you and your family in our prayers.
Brenda and Pent Rector
December 7, 2013
Elizabeth Bell
Love and will miss you uncle perry from all of us here in oklahoma
December 7, 2013
W.A. and Lana McKinny
This is a sad time of year to lose a loved one, we offer the family our deepest sympathy.
December 7, 2013
Ken & Sandie Bode
Our sincere condolences on your loss. May you be blessed with God's grace in your time of sorrow.
December 7, 2013
Scott & Betty Carley
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know this is a sad and difficult time. Just remember, he will always be with you in your thoughts and memories. May he rest in peace.
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