OBITS: BELL, Seymour - 9 Jun 1964 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:06:42 -0400
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen (TNGirl@icx.net)

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FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES

Bell, Seymour--Was born on September 25, 1881. He deceased 
this life June 9, 1964 at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 
14 days.

He was the son of the late J.T. and Nancy Bell. He was 
married to Margaret Lawson, August 15, 1889. To this union 
were born three sons, Clifton Bell, Willard Bell, Herstle 
Bell; 3 daughters, Eva, Pearl, and Estella Mae. His first 
wife, Margaret Lawson Bell preceded him in death May 1, 
1915.

He was married to Laura B. Posey, November 25, 1917. To this 
union was born one son, Simon S. Bell and two daughters, 
Nellie Christine and Vera C. Bell.  Nellie, Pearl, and 
Estella preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, Laura, 4 sons, 
Clifton, Willard, Herstle, and Simon; and two daughters, 
Eva Crabtree and Vera Dingus, and a host of relatives and
friends.

He professed a hope in Christ and was baptized into the Pine 
Grove Church July 28, 1918. He spent a number of years as a 
Sunday School Superintendent and Bible teacher. He was a 
great Sunday School Leader and teacher.

We may say with our beloved Brother, the Apostle Paul, he 
has fought a good fight, he has finished his course, he has 
kept the faith.

Pine Grove Baptists Church.