Robert Lee Bell, Sr., 80, of Olney, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence.  Robert was born on June 23, 1939 in Richland Co., IL, the son of William Clem and Velma Margaret (Sharrett) Bell.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Kathy Lynn Gray, Newton, IL and Nancy Broadwater and Dean, Claremont, IL; son, Robert Lee Bell, Jr., Belleville, IL; sisters, Pattie Greenwood and William, Mahomet, IL, Marian Lee and Herbert, Fisher, IL, and Sharon Tabor and Dean, Fisher, IL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, William J. Bell, Ronald W. Bell, and Louis E. Bell.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.  A graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM at the Sumner Cemetery.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney obituary & photo - July 23, 2019