A native of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, William moved to Merritt Island in 1964 from North Dakota. He served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Major. He continued in civil service working with missiles. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Merritt Island.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Lucille C. Bell; four sons: William M. Bell III, Burke Allen Bell, Kevin Lawrence Bell, and Robert Sean Bell; two sister-in-laws: Madoline Byrom and Linda Cavanaugh; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Monday (7/20) from 10-11AM with a service at 11AM at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home. Military Honors will be rendered at Brevard Memorial Park following service.
