Alfred David Bell, 74, of Shinnston passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at Grafton following an extended illness. He was born April 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a son of the late Claude and Mary Margaret Simmons Bell. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Hardman and Niece, Donna Ice.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Gagliardi Bell of Shinnston; his daughter, Lucy Herrod of Shinnston; his son Chuck Bell of Shinnston; his granddaughter, Ali Herrod of Lost Creek; two grandsons, Brock Herrod of Lost Creek and Brody Bell of Shinnston; Great-grandson, Axton James and great-granddaughter, Ayda James, both of Lost Creek; a nephew, Rick Bragg and wife Amy of Rivesville, and several nieces and nephews who reside in Italy.
Dave served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Consolidation Coal Co., Robinson Run Mine #95. He was active in Little Rock Camp Church and Higher Rock Church. Dave loved fishing, riding his Harley, and loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he adored. He enjoyed spending time with his fishing buddy, Jim Knight at the fishing camp in Elkins.
Friends will be received at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike St., Shinnston from 2 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A funeral service will be at the funeral home at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 1, 2024 with Pastor Tim Sandy officiating. Entombment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum.
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A service of Harmer Funeral Home.