Denzil Murry Bell, the son of James Lloyd and Dorothy Louise (Murry) Bell, was born July 30, 1933 in Stockton, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1951. On August 8, 1952, Denzil entered the United States Air Force, serving his country during the Korean War. He received his honorable discharge on August 7, 1956.
On May 25, 1988, Denzil was united in marriage to Thelma D. Cochran in Las Vegas, Nevada. He became stepfather to Kate, Sam, Debbie, Dave, and Ron. They made their home in Rock Port and Dodge City, Kansas before moving to Falls City, Nebraska in 2002.
Denzil was employed by Oklahoma Tank Lines as a truck driver, hauling petroleum and oil. He retired in 2000. Denzil enjoyed farming, tractors, riding horses, and gardening. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Denzil passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Falls City Care Center, Falls City, Nebraska, at 91.
Besides his parents, Denzil was preceded in death by siblings, Lois Wade and Marvin Bell. Survivors include wife, Thelma Bell, Falls City; children, Kate (Fred) Blanton, Falls City, Sam Blanton, Papillion, Nebraska, Debbie Fendis, Beatrice, Nebraska, Dave (Lois) Blanton, Bellevue, Nebraska, and Ron (Julie) Hutchinson, Kansas; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; sister, Maxine Randall.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Open visitation begins 9:00 A.M., Friday, October 4, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M., Saturday, prior to the service.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
Memorials: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
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