Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....BELL, WALTER A. November 28, 2005
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News Star World - December 1, 2005
WALTER A. BELL

Services for Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Walter Albert Bell, United States 
Navy (Retired), age 71, of West Monroe, LA, will be today at 10:00 AM at 
Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Burial will 
take place at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, in Pineville, LA, at 
2:00 PM, following the funeral services.

LCDR Bell died suddenly on November 28, 2005. He was born November 28, 1934, 
and was the son of Asa Otis Bell and Camille Birchfield Bell. He joined the 
Navy upon graduation from Ouachita Parish High School, Monroe, LA, at the age 
of seventeen as an enlisted man (E-1), advancing to the rank of Chief Yeoman. 
Based upon his performance, he was selected for commissioning as an LDO?
Ensign, and retired as Lieutenant Commander. He qualified in submarines and 
served thirteen years in the Submarine Service of the Navy. LCDR Bell also 
served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam as an advisor to the South 
Vietnamese Navy. He was decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor insignia; 
the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards); the Navy Unit Commendation; the Good 
Conduct Medal (three awards); the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit 
Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal with Palm); the Republic of Vietnam 
Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions Medal, First Class with Palm); the 
National Defense Medal (two awards), the Korean Service Medal (three awards); 
the Vietnam Service Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Honor 
Medal First Class. He retired from the Navy on December 1, 1974.

Following his outstanding military career, he was a successful operations 
manager with Misco Paper Converters, Inc., Adams Industries, and ConPac, Inc. 
His hobbies included antique cars, riding motorcycles, reading, and cooking.

Survivors include his wife of over twenty-six years, Lillie M. Bell of West 
Monroe, LA, daughter Debera R. Bell-Beam of Linden, TN, daughter Dianna M. 
Fahrenkrug of Mesa, AZ, son Dennis O. Bell of Linden, TN, daughter Kelli M. 
Sligh of Collierville, TN; son Kendall N. Farrar of West Monroe, LA; daughter 
Karla Deon Mayo of West Monroe, LA, and eighteen grandchildren. Other 
survivors include his sister, Jeannine Fuqua of Pineville, LA, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Macky Brister, Billy McDougle, Mark Setliff, Carl Landers, 
Mickey Urban, and Lou Johnson. 

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