Bryson Smith Bell, 84, of Bellefontaine, departed this worldTuesday, Jan.16, 2018, to be with his Heavenly Father. Mr. Bell was known as B.B. to his friends and acquaintances.
He was born in Mingo Junction on Sept. 26, 1933, to the late Frank C. and Corolean Marks Bell. He was married 36 years to the former Charlotte Ann Manley who passed away Oct. 27, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his only son, Bryson Scott Bell, and brothers, Frank Marks Bell and Harlan Curtis Bell.
He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Giles of Palmetta, Fla.; grandsons, Matthew Giles of Palmetto, Fla.,and Robbie Giles of Bonita Springs, Fla.
Mr. Bell has resided in Logan County for the past 17 years. Prior to moving back to Ohio, he and his wife resided for many years in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was a member of Calvary Baptist church, and at one time hosted a weekly men’s Bible study in his home. Very few persons were aware that Mr. Bell was quite an accomplished pilot. He was the personal pilot for the well-known restaurant chain entrepreneur, Bob Evans.
He had the opportunity to advance his education by attending The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was a charter pilot for Lane Aviation, also flying the southern route for Airtrac based in Punta Gorda, Fla. He usually flew the southern route which carried him to Nassau and the Caribbean. He was also active in the Civil Air Patrol in Punta Gorda, in addition to other obligations. Mr. Bell founded four extremely successful companies: Bell Electric, B. B. Electric, B. B. Roto Rooter and B. B. Insulation and these businesses still thrive today. He was able to retire and spend several years traveling with his lovely wife, Char, prior to her passing. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout, and in his adult years a Boy Scout Leader. His hobbies included air boating and a passion for building large scale remote control planes. Mr. Bell will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
Pastor Ken Dady officiates a memorial Celebration of Life service at noon Saturday, Feb. 10, at Calvary Baptist Church, where visitation begins at 10 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory.