Charlie Bell

Charles Robert Bell, 67, a loving husband, Dad and Papa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at White's Chapel of Memories. Burial: Clark Cemetery, Parker County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the Bell family suggests memorials in Charlie's name to New Faith Baptist Church, 3303 W FM 5, Aledo, TX 76008. (817) 594-1754. Charles Robert Bell was born June 24, 1941, in Weatherford, the son of the late Charles Perry and Ruth Luckett Bell. He lived his whole life in and around Weatherford after graduating from Aledo schools. Family was a large part of his life as evidenced by his selfless act of foregoing a college scholarship so that he could run the family dairy while his Dad was incapacitated. His devotion to his family was rewarded because during this time he met his future bride, the former Shirley Wilson of Weatherford. They met and he informed her that they would soon be married. They were married on July 15, 1961. Charles soon went to work for General Motors, where he retired at the age of 52, after nearly 30 years of service. During these 30 years, he became a father but he was also a farmer, rancher, and among other things, a little league coach. Sports and kids were a big part of his life. As a little league coach in Aledo he didn't always win because he didn't draft the most talented players but the kids with the biggest hearts and who gave the most. He made sure that everyone felt like a winner. This was evidenced later when he became involved with the Parker County Livestock Improvement Association (PCLIA). He worked for many years with his final jobs being General Superintendent of the livestock show and announcer for the show and sale for ten years. His family would either buy or donate money to help the kids who didn't receive what was determined as a fair price for their sale animal. He would even buy the floor of the non-sale sheep so that the kids would receive above market price for their efforts with their animals. Charles was also past president of the American Association of Sheriff's Posse and Riding Clubs. He was a member and deacon at New Faith Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Taylor Bradshaw Bell; parents; and a sister, Evelyn Murphy. Survivors: Wife, Shirley Bell of Weatherford; daughter, Pam Barksdale and husband, Eric, of Brock; son, Chuck Bell and wife, Robin, of Granbury; twin granddaughters, Bailey and Alli Barksdale; grandson, Brandon Bell; granddaughter, Payton Bell; sisters, Barbara Spann and husband, John, of Weatherford and Elaine Towles and husband, Ken, of Aledo; numerous nieces and nephews; a loving church family and host of friends.