Arnold E. Bell was born May 18, 1928 in Selmer, Tennessee the son of the late John D. and Birdie Matlock Bell. He was united in marriage to Shirley Bell.Mr. Bell was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bell departed this life on April 19, 2007 in Wildwood, Florida at the age of 78 Years, 11 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bell of Wildwood, Florida; daughter, Patricia Bell of Manteno, Illinois; three sons, Mike Bell and wife Valerie of Joliet, Illinois, Wayne Bell and wife Mellany of Manteno, Illinois, and Steve Bell and wife Ami of Manteno, Illinois; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.