Franklin Alphus Bell
Searcy, AR, 1929 - 2019Franklin Alphus Bell, 90, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1929, to the late Alphus and Mae Bell (Hardin) Bell in Highbank, Texas.
Frank was a good Christian man and was a dedicated member of Valley Baptist Church for 33 years. He loved his family deeply. Frank also loved singing and previously sung in a gospel quartet called the Goodnewsmen.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 33 years, Ollie Bell; two step-sons, Ronnie Betts (Debbie) and Randy Betts; one step-daughter, Nancy Williams; one daughter, Patricia Conway (Thomas); sixteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Tony Bell, and one daughter, Karen Betts.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, December 28, at Valley Baptist Church in Searcy. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 28, at Valley Baptist Church following visitation. Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.
Published December 27, 2019