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John BellMr. John Sullivan Bell, age 75, of Covington, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Highland House, Clifton Forge. He was the husband of Betty Goodman Bell. Mr. Bell was born October 18, 1936 in Craig County, the son of the late Corbett Sullivan Bell and Geneva Keffer Bell. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Bell retired from Westvaco in 1999 with thirty-six years of service working in the Main Lab as an environmental services technician. John was a life member of the Westvaco Rescue Squad and was a life member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. He was an EMT and CPR instructor and taught many classes in the area. He was a member of Covington Bible Church. John was a life member of the Casteel Hunt Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching television, gardening and attending church. In addition to his wife, Betty Goodman Bell of fifty-one years, Mr. Bell is survived by one son, John Marshall “Marty” Bell of New Castle; one brother, Eddie D. Bell and wife, Nora of Salem; one sister, Anna L. Moore and husband, Paul of New Castle; two brothers-in-law, Thomas M. Goodman, Jr. and wife, Thelma of New Castle and James E. Goodman of Rocky Mount; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry William Bell, Sr. and wife, Linda C. Bell. A funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2012, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Merrell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Loving Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Bell Family Cemetery in Craig County. Loving Funeral Home is handling the arrangements; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
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