Paul Lewis Bell

Paul Lewis Bell, 86, of French Street (Bluewell), Bluefield, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born on August 1, 1929 in Freeman, he was a son of the late Aries and Dora Belcher Bell. He was a retired coal miner and was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Wife: Stella Gilley Bell of Bluefield Son: Richard Bell of Bluefield Daughters: Rosa Moody and husband Tim of Bluewell Judy Dills Popp and husband Steve of Belle Patricia Oxley Legg and husband Tony Walnut Cove, NC 2 grandchildren: Michael Moody and Steve C. Popp Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. James Milam officiating Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call on Monday from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bowers Hospice House; 454 Cranberry Road, Beckley, WV 25801. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.