Radith L. “Shorty” Bell, 72, of South Charleston died Tuesday, December 13, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.
He is retired from AT&T/Lucent with 37 years service; attended Hopewell Baptist Church. Shorty was the youngest of 9 children born to Antonio & Belva Brown Bell.
He was also preceded in death by brothers: J.E., Freeman and Sanford “Sachet” Bell. He is survived by his wife: Betty Gail; Daughter: Penny Lee Brown & husband, Donald of Peterstown, WV; Son: Gregory Kurt Bell and wife, Joy of South Charleston, WV; Sisters & Brothers: Phyllis Harrison of Dunbar Rondal Bell & wife, Jean of Alum Creek; Kenneth “Kenny” Bell &wife, Marcie of Charleston; Eloise Dunlap of Alum Creek; Dennie Bell & wife, Denise of Alum Creek; Sisters-in-law: Faye Bell of Ripley; Marie Bell of Alum Creek; 3 Grandchildren: Leetha, Daniel, & Aaron; Step-Granddaughter: Nicci Dan & son, Jacob; Special Great Grandson: Radith Blake; Best buddy: P. J. Midkiff; Special Angel: Cheryl.
Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 17, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gazdens, Cross Lanes, WV. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.