Jeff Bell

: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA NAME: JEFF BELL - Jeff Bell, age 62, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland Co., son of the late William Curtis and Carolyn Upchurch Bell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Harold Allen.

He was a former truck driver for Kings Mountain Mica Mine for 28 years and then retired from Martin-Marietta in Charlotte after 13 years of service. Mr. Bell was a member of Oak Grove Baptist in Kings Mountain and a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge # 339.

He loved the Carolina Panthers, loved working in the yard, enjoyed telling stories and laughing, four-wheeling and his popcorn.

Jeff loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 40 years: Gail Bell, Kings Mountain;

Daughter: Amy Bell and husband Mike, Kings Mountain

Brother: Scott Bell and wife Bridgette, Kings Mountain

Sisters: Roxanne Bell Wright and husband Larry, Kings Mountain Beverly Bell Marnell and husband Gene, Augusta, Georgia

Grandchildren: Cameron Bell and Avery Bell

Nephews and niece: Chris Powell, Ashley Camp, Chris Crawford, Chandler Bell

Special Friend: "Brownie"

FUNERAL SERVICE: Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain Monday, January 13, 2014 2:00 P.M. Rev. Mike Chambers, officiating

VISITATION: 6:00-9:00 P.M., Sunday, January 12, 2014 , Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC

INTERMENT: Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC With Masonic Rites MEMORIALS:

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