Born on September 13, 1945, in Cuba, New York he was a son of Henry and Delores Wilson Bell. On December 31, 1964, in Hinsdale, New York, he married the former Dorothy J. Lockwood who predeceased him.

He was a member of the Cuba Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed doing woodworking and crafts of all kinds. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his mother Dolores Ripple of Friendship are two sons, Timothy D. (Lori) Bell of Cuba, and James T. Bell of Delevan; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Gary (Lorna) Ripple of Friendship, and Donald (Robin) Ripple of Portville; three sisters Linda Bernard of Cuba, and Lori (Dean) Hathaway of Friendship, and Charlotte (Rob) Burrell of Short Tract; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother Richard Ripple and a sister Darlene Thompson.

At. Mr. Bell's request there will be no visitation or funeral services. Private family burial will be at the convenience of the family in Hinsdale Cemetery, Town of Maplehurst, New York.

Memorials may be made to the Cuba Rod and Gun Club.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba.