James Patrick Bell

BELL, James Patrick, age 59 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll N. “Bud” Bell. James is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Suzanna (Stefan) Bell; mother, Helen M. Bell; children, Jeffrey D. and wife Karen Bell, Jenny Bell, Tim and wife Tricia Bell, Julie E. and husband Kenny Streck; grandchildren, Tyler, Andy, Matthew, Madelyn, Sophia, Collin, Jack, Joseph, Olivia; sisters, Nanci and husband Larry Keeton, Karen L. and husband Danny Collins; brothers, Michael L. and wife Karen Bell, David E. and wife Debby Bell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. James was a 1971 graduate of Beavercreek High School and member of the Beavercreek Knights of Columbus. He was the president and owner of Bellbrook Fence Co., founded by his father Carroll “Bud” Bell in 1965. James enjoyed membership in the American Fence Association and formerly served on their board. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1440 N. Fairfield Rd. Father Terry Schneider presiding. Interment Calvary Cemetery. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be 5:30 to 8:30 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall. Contributions in James’ memory may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 or Hope for MSA, 25 Greene St. Xenia, OH 45385. Condolences may be expressed to his family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.