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Obituary of Donald T. Bell Jr.

August 11, 1956 ~ December 23, 2024

Donald T. Bell Jr. 68 of McGraw, NY passed away suddenly on December 23, 2024.

Born August 11, 1956 in Cortland, NY he was a son of the late Donald and Mary Gilbert Bell. Don had been employed with Kmart, Buckbee Mears, Barden Homes, NCC and Redding Reloading Equipment. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1976-1979 and was a very avid hunter and outdoorsman.

Don is survived by his wife, Jeanette Halsey-Bell; son, Jamie Halsey; daughter, Erin (Mickey) Ryan Shoemaker; grandson, Corbin Ryan, Noah (McKenzie) Ryan and Eli Ryan; stepmother, Nancy Bell; sisters, Tina Bell and Crystal Bell; brothers, Michael (Carole) Bell and David Bell; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members. In addition, Don was predeceased by siblings, Cindy Stevens, Denise Stevens, John Bell and Don Bell Sr.

There are no formal services planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.



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