Hubert Bell

At an early age he went to work for The Manhatten Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the town where the atomic bomb was built in 1943. He would later often reminisce about his experiences there. Afterward he was employed in and retired from the furniture industry after 45 years, but his true passion was building houses which was only superseded by his love for his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; Fleta Allmon Bell, 6 brothers and sisters, and two sons; Claude Bell and Troy Bell.

He is survived by a sister; Marene Rudder of Georgia, a son; Ray Bell and wife Debbie of Hickory, a daughter; Faye Jackson and husband Ennis of Hickory, grandchildren; Jeremy Bell and wife Samantha of Charlotte NC, Jamie Bell and wife Brooke of Hickory, Kathy Jackson of Hickory, Jennifer Bell of Massachusetts, and great grandchildren; Brady Bell and Mia Bell.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 28 at Fairview Cemetery in Hickory.

Condolences may be made to the family at Drum Funeral Home www.drumfh-conover.com