Geoffrey Ryan Bell

He earned his ANGEL wings on December 14, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with

Neurofibromatosis and Cancer.

He grew up and attended school in Irving, Texas. His family moved to Virginia in 2006.

He graduated from Amherst High school in 2010 and was a proud member of the

Lancers Marching Band drumline playing bass drum. It was in high school that he started studying

Culinary arts. Stories shared are of him bringing food from his cooking class to his friends.

He continued this study at Central Virginia community college earning an

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management.

He worked briefly in the culinary field. He then worked as a security guard for many years and most

Recently working at a call center.

Geoff was a member of Advent Lutheran church in Arlington, Texas and Bethlehem Lutheran church in

Lynchburg, VA. He loved attending the youth retreats every year.

Geoff always had a goofy, quirky spirit and a sheepish grin that made you ask “what has he been up to now”.

The stories that people have shared have lifted our hearts and showed how much he was loved.

So many have said how he was there for them. Checking up on his friends to make sure they were OK.

He truly had a kind and generous heart.

Geoff had several loves. Helping people however he could. Dogs and more dogs. Watching the Boston Red Sox and Oklahoma Sooners.

Playing Pokémon Go. And especially PIZZA.

Geoff is preceded in Death by his Grandparents (Roy and Edith Bell, England) and (Arild and Edna Mae Christensen, Iowa),

as well as puppy dogs - Clyde and Hobbs.

He is survived by his parents, Maurice and Janelle Bell (Madison Heights, VA), brother Thomas Bell (Madison Heights, VA),

Aunts/Uncles (Stephen and Judith Bell, England; Julie Christensen, Texas; Clark and Lou Ann Christensen, Iowa; Carolyn Christensen, Texas),

and cousins (Brittany Bell, Kara and Erin Christensen, Auriella and Andy Hunter). A LONG list of beloved friends. And Puppy Dog Blizzard.

A Celebration of Geoff's Life will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Bethleham Lutherian Church. Geoff would want casual. His favorite color was RED!!! Blue jeans, your favorite sport team, workout gear. Reception (Covid safe) will follow. Please WEAR A MASK !!

Please consider making a donation in Geoff’s name to one of these charities:

Neurofibromatosis https://nfnetwork.org

Cancer Society https://donate3.cancer.org

Your local Humane Society