Willis Bell — No. 607

Post date: Mar 2, 2015 9:53:41 PM

JONESBORO — Willis Franklin Bell, 52, was born Feb. 13, 1962, and departed from this life Jan. 30, 2015. He was Iota Theta No. 607.

Willis graduated from D

es Arc High School in 1980 and was an alumnus of Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, graduating with a degree in secondary education. He began his teaching career in Osceola and also taught several years at Lake Dallas High School in Dallas. Willis was currently teaching high school math in Brookland. Willis was an avid competitor in all sports.He is survived by his mother, Janice Bell; a sister, Rita (Rick) Dobson; a brother, Davis (Jan) Bell and Carloss (Teresa) Bell; a longtime friend, Donny King; four nieces; five nephews; six great-nieces; and two great-nephews. [Davis Bell is Iota Theta No. 509.]He was preceded in death by his father, William Bell; grandparents, Elmer and Grace DeVore and Governor and Aileen Bell; and one nephew, Alan Smith.Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at First Baptist Church in Des Arc. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc. A memorial service was held Feb. 3 at the Journey Campus of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, 1004 Windover St. in Jonesboro, Brookland High School or the charity of your choice.Online registry: www.garthfuneralhome.com.