Keith Von Bell

Keith accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Van Buren, AR. For many years he served at Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort Smith as a deacon. He later attended Greater Pilgrim Rest in Van Buren, AR where he was chairman of the deacon board and sang in the choir. Most recently, he attended Grace Church in Alma, AR where he was a member of the praise and worship team.

Keith was a devoted family man and loved to spend quality time with his family. Keith was fortunate to find his soulmate in Verna Renna and the two spent 38 years together. There union resulted in two children, Alaya and Kayla. He was a graduate of Northside High School in Fort Smith and then went on to work for ArcBest for over 37 years. He had many hobbies over the years which included karate, trout fishing, and golfing. His love of doing things with his hands was shown through his skills in architecture and masonry. Keith also had a deep passion for music, he served in many choirs and was self-taught musician (Native American flute, trumpet, guitar).

He leaves to cherish in his legacy; his wife, Renna Brown Bell of Fort Smith, daughters, Alaya (Kalvin) Hardy of Centerton, AR. and Kayla (Cameron) Selby of Fort Smith; four granddaughters, Kinsley Selby, Paisley Selby, Lilly Swain and Asera Wright; two sisters, Sheila (James) Branch of Simpsonville, SC and Wendy (Dan) Morange, who preceded him death; four brothers, Michael (Jan) Bell, Tyrus (Melissa) Bell, Jr., both of Fort Smith, Anthony Bell of Little Rock, Derrick (Joann) Bell of McKinney, TX and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and loved ones.