Paul Ray Bell, 79, of Pekin, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1944 in Mayfield, Kentucky, a son of Syrial Wayne Bell and Thelma (Harrison) Bell. Paul married Sandra L. Tucker on October 20, 1962 in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by his two sons, Michael Bell of Hopedale and Terry Bell of Pekin; one granddaughter, Nicole (fiance, Joseph Hogon) Bell of Peoria; two brothers, Charles Bell of Spring Arbor, Michigan and Jerry (Karen) Bell of Mishawaka, Indiana; and two sisters, Wanda (Frank) Green of San Antonio, Texas and Linda Raines of Washington, Illinois.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Wayne Bell.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Paul was a manager for Caterpillar, Inc. for 31 years, retiring in 2002.
Paul's private graveside service will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Online condolences may be shared with Paul's family at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
