David R. Bell

David R. Bell, Maryville, MO, passed away on May 29, 2023 following a brief illness. He was 76.

He is survived by his brother Marvin (Sherry) Bell, nephew David (Amy) Bell, nieces Debra (Matt) Miner, Lora (Cole) Daily and ten great nephews and nieces, and life-long best friend James Cook. He was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Sorrie Bell and father Albert Gordon Bell. David’s witty one liners and wry sense of humor will be missed.

David graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and served his country as a US Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. His love of Royals baseball, Northwest Missouri State athletics, Sig Taus and the Elks Lodge will forever be remembered. Special thanks to Maryville Living Center and Mosaic Medical for the care and attention David received in his final weeks.

David has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. There are no services planned at David’s request. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.