Oshel Bell, 87, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 18, 2020, after suffering a stroke on December 11, 2020.
He was born July 29, 1933, at Bernie, WV and was a 1950 graduate of Duval High School. Oshel served his country in the United States Army and was a former employee of Pennzoil Company. He was a Christian and pastored several churches in Lincoln and Putnam Counties, including Merritts Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Joes Creek Baptist Church, and Beech Grove Baptist Church. He most recently attended Yawkey Methodist Church, Beech Grove Baptist Church, and Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.
Oshel was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (June 2018); parents, Tom and Merle Bell; infant daughter, Belinda Bell; daughter, Teresa Lowery; sons-in-law, Bobby Lowery, Max Hill, and Frank Chapman; siblings, Hercie Bell, Docie Morrison, Irene Bias, and twin sister Opal Baylous.
He is survived by daughters, Debbie Hill of St. Albans, and Kim Chapman of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Rob (Lauren) Lowery of Charlotte, NC, and Melinda (Brian) Greathouse of Dunbar; nieces and nephews, Sonya Stickler, Lowell Bias, Janet Tully, and Susie Agee all of WV, Brenda Birchett of VA, Sharon Wilson of FL, and Phil Richardson of OH.
Service will be 2:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Social distancing and masks will be required as mandated by the Governor during COVID.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that you provide a Christmas dinner for someone in need.
I loved hearing him quote scripture as Preacher Frank or Pastor Dent would preach. Rest well Mr. Bell.
It was a great priviledge to know Brother Oshel and his family. May God comfort and console his family now and especially during the Christmas seasons to come. As the Apostle Paul said in the scriptures, “Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face…”, Oshel has seen the Lord with his own eyes! Praying for all of you.
Earth lost a truly great man. I was blessed to call him my uncle and my mom’s twin brother. Oshel’s life was a living testimony to God’s love and kindness. We grieve the loss, but have hope that we will see him again.
Kim and Debbie, I have known your father since I was in high school. He always had a smile and a handshake. He will be deeply missed. Just the other day we passed his house and I looked to see if he was on the porch. He always waved at us even when we were on the motorcycle when he probably didn’t even know who we were. My thoughts are with you in the sad, sad time.
Debbie, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that we feel your pain and sadness. We love you!
So Sorry for your loss Debbie & Kim he will me missed when i go by his house i look for him setting on his porch!
PRAYERS AND HUGS FOR THE BELL FAMILY!!
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Remembering Debbie and Kim who have faced a lot in the past couple of years. I will miss seeing him setting on his porch each day. He always had a smile and wave for anyone he saw. Prayers for the family.
A great man that touched many lives.
So sorry for your loss. Loved him and Rosemary was so nice and always a smile on their face. He will be missed.
Condolences to you girls and extended family and friends. Rosemary was our cousin and Oshel took the best care of his little family for ever! He was kind, sweet and generous. A life of caring for others, as his work at Thomas Hospital where many folks would reflect to us that they had met him. Many, many Egnor family memories.
Rosalie, DeAnna and Paul Hudson.
Dearly loved this man of God. A true servant of God. Such a sweet spirit always. Prayers for the family at this time. May we all remain faithful and we will truly meet again preacher. ????
I am so sorry for your loss. Warm thoughts and prayers for the family. Cleo & Tresa McCallister
Oshel was such a blessing to everyone who knew him. Though his family and friends in this world will miss him, we know he is happy now in Heaven with Rosie.
Prayers for the family
We loved Oshel. He was a big part of our lives, our pastor, our friend and a farther figure to Billy. We are broken hearted and we will miss him. We are happy in knowing that he is with his Rosie and in the ares of Jesus.
Oshel and I have been neighbors for 44 years. He has kind and caring all the time. He and Rosemary were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. He was my pastor at Beech Grove for 20 years. He will be missed. I offer condolences to his daughters, his grandchildren and all who loved him. Ed and Linda Parker
I will miss you dearly. Give Rosemary a hug from me. Until we meet again.