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Robert Wayne Bell
Born: 8/6/1934
Died: 12/23/2016
Age: 82
Community: Durand, MI
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Robert Wayne Bell, age 82 of Durand, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel, Rev. Fr. Jonathan Perrotta will celebrate with burial to follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-7pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
Robert was born on August 6, 1934 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Frank and Pearl (Alford) Bell. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on July 5, 1951. On July 15, 1989 he married Diana (Anderson) Padgett. Bob was a building contractor and built several homes, he was also the owner of Bob Bell Home Repair and Remodeling. Bob was a member of the Durand Eagles where he served as trustee for two years and also the Durand Moose Lodge. Bob enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, golfing and going to watch his grandchildren's school activities.
Mr. Bell is survived by his beloved wife, Diana, his son, Robert Jr. (Glenda) Bell, his daughters; Lisa, Cindy, and Serena, step-children; Krystal (Duane) Kuran, John A. Padgett and David (Brendi) Padgett, 13 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 5 great-grandsons, and 1 great granddaughter.
He was predeceased by parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorial donations in Robert's name are suggested to his family.
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12/28/2016 |
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3:00 PM |
| Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel, 3-7pm |
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| Funeral Service |
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12/29/2016 |
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11:00 AM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Fr. Jonathan Perrotta |
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