Newspaper Death Notices and Obituaries of Family Members:
Source: The St. Augustine Record (St. Augustine, FL)
The St. Augustine Record (St. Augustine, FL) published Feb. 17, 2005:
William L. Bell (1917 - 2005)
"William L. Bell, 88, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2005, surrounded by family. A [1937 graduate of OHS and a] longtime resident of Elyria, Ohio, Bill retired to Ormond Beach after a lifetime career as a machinist. Best known for his generosity, kindness and unconditional selflessness, Bill always had a way of brightening the lives of family, friends and neighbors. Bill enjoyed big band music, reading, trains, cars and bicycling; He was a Free Mason and an Elk. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie; brother, Charles Bell of Ormond Beach, and sister, Genevieve Surprise of Fitzgerald, Georgia.
He is survived by brother, Jack Bell of Tuscun, Calif.: son, Richard D. Bell and wife, Jacqueline of St. Augustine; stepsons, Tim and John Kenska of Elyria, Ohio. Grandchildren include Denise Jones of St. Augustine, Kimberly Krawson of Dallas, Texas and Heather Bell of Tampa; Great-granddaughter, Belle Monroe Jones, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 19 at Craig Funeral Home with a reception to follow at the home of Richard and Jacqueline Bell.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements."