James Dempsey Bell

Mr. James Dempsey "Jim" Bell Jr., 87, of Blairsville, Ga., died Friday, April 4, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Bell was born Friday, December 10, 1920 in Crittenden County, Ark., to the late James Dempsey Bell and the late Kathryn Swindler Bell. He attended First Baptist Church of Blairsville and was an Air Force veteran during WWII with the 448th Bomb Group and recalled during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Bell.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia L. Bell of Blairsville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Larrick Bell and Brenda Bell of Stuart, Fla.; daughter and son-inlaw, Patricia Larrick Allen and Ricky Allen of Blairsville; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Bell Goodman and George Goodman of Orange City, Fla.; granddaughter and husband, Casey Hope Williams and Michael Williams; granddaughters, Rebecca Cristen Johnson and Dana Joy Alexandra Johnson; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Cochran Funeral Home Blairsville Chapel with the Dr. Fred Lodge and Rev. Danny Parris officiating. Music was provided by Minister R. Terry Hooper. Interment followed in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors conducted by The North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Ricky Allen, Dick Gray, Bob Laffoon, Marcus Tuschel, Dick Howington and Louis Linker. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Stewart and Rick Siefken.

Flowers will be accepted, however, if you wish, the family suggests that donations may be made to Regency Hospice, P.O. Box 494, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Mr. Bell's Video Tribute may be viewed at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com, where you may also send condolences to the family.