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John D. Bell

June 4, 1917 — July 27, 2003

age 86, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003. John was the first Grand Master of Joseph W. Summers Masonic Lodge in Morgantown, WV. He was a long-time member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church in Wheeling, WV. John was a Boy Scout Leader for many years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #43 in Newburg, WV and Scottish Rite 32nd. degree in Wheeling, WV. John was a 50 year Mason. Preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Bell Allison. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June (Lucas) Bell; daughter, Martha Lynn Bell of Dayton, OH; 2 sons, Daniel L. (Arlene) Bell of Drexel Hill, PA, Jay R. (Christine) Bell of Peru, IL; 2 grandsons, Michael (Christine) Bell of Stanhope, NJ, Stephen (Anju) Bell of Havertown, PA; 4 granddaughters, Jill (John) Miller of Somers Point, NJ, Danielle (Ignasius) McAdams of St. Petersburg, FL, Audra (Ryan) Brandner of Peru, IL, Amie Bell of Peru, IL; 5 great-grandchildren, Jack and Nicholas Bell, Makayla and Marlene Miller and Kevin Bell. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1001 Harvard Blvd., Dayton with Rev. Dr. Bryan Palmer-Smith officiating. If desired memorial contributions may be made to, Elm Grove United Methodist Church, 125 Kruger Ave. Wheeling, WV 26003. Condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Oakwood Routsong Funeral Home
6 Oakwood Ave.
Oakwood, OH
US 45409

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