Johnny Lee Bell Sr.

Johnny Lee Bell, Sr, 71, of Panama, OK, passed away in Panama, OK on Friday, September 3, 2010. Johnny was born on December 29, 1938 in Paris, AR to John Henry & Margaret (Coogan) Bell. John retired from US Forgecraft as a foreman. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents & a brother Danny Bell. Johnny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia of the home; a son & daughter in law, Johnny Jr. & Tracey Bell of Panama, OK; a daughter & son in law; Melony & Bobby Coker of Panama, OK; a brother & sister in law, Billy Jack & Lisa Bell of Poteau, OK; a sister & brother in law, Tami & Robert Shoup of Panama, OK; 5 grandchildren; Tyler, Trenton, & Alex Bell & Chansley & Logan Coker; his very special friend, Bill Barlow; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; & a host of beloved friends. Funeral services for Johnny were held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Calvin Terry, Reverend Larry Harris, & Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Fairview Cemetery at Panama, OK Pallbearers were Tyler Bell, Trenton Bell, Alex Bell, Ronnie Bell, Terry Bell, & Kevin Bell.