Paul Ray Bell passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born November, 6, 1940 in La Grange, Kentucky to Theron Lancaster Bell and Gypsie Tolbert Bell. He was a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard for 37 years, retiring in 2000 as a SMSgt.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his three siblings: Jean Bell Shockey (Dorsa), Roy A. Bell (Mary Lou) and Patricia Bell Humphrey (Rev. Donald C.).
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie Beasley Bell, two sons: Robert Bell (Sharon) and Sean Bell, two daughters: Paula Bell Haller (Eric) and Meghan Bell Martin (Larry), 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 PM until 7 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home (4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. Jude or a charity of your choice.
