Fred A. Bell, 78, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born on March 11, 1938 in Yantling, Alabama to his parents, Curly and Eula Mae Bell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Curly and Eula Mae Bell. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his special friend, Linda Chapman; son, Billy (Frances) Bell; brothers, Johnny (Daisy) Bell, George Bell, Rev. Mitchell J (Carolyn) Bell, and Charlie Bell; sister, Phyliss Johnson and Mollie (Charles) Bell; Goddaughter, Tailynn Chapman; and a host of other relatives and friends.