William Reginald Bell, Jr.
March 06, 2021
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William Reginald Bell, Jr., age 90, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. William was born the son of William and Edna Bell on July 30, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bill graduated from East High School. He was a Negro League Baseball player for the Kansas City Monarchs. He loved coaching Little League baseball, fishing, hunting, photography and traveling. William was a member of the Roosevelt Club and served as President.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Itasca Mae Bell; daughter, Deanna (Steven) Jones; sons, Brian Bell and Robin Bell, 8 grandchildren, Robin W. (Zwilan) Bell, Brandon Bell, Kimberly Bell, Nicole Bell, ShaRee (James) Reed, Brian Thomas, Brianne Thomas, and Joy Wilson; 9 great-grandchildren, Bryce, Justin, Briona, Alyssa, Summer, Braylen, Bryson, Nicole Jr., and Hezekiah; and other loving relatives and special friends.
William was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Morris Bell, Richard Bell, Donald Bell, Shirley Andrews and Norma Jean Page; and daughter-in-law, Clara J. Bell.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mrs. Itasca Bell in memory of William.
Private family service will be held followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Roxanne Evans
03/16/2021
My deepest condolences to Itasca and family. I have very fond memories of Bill going back to my childhood on Maple Street. May your decades of beautiful memories sustain you during the days ahead. In sympathy: Roxanne (Martin)Evans
Denise Parker
03/14/2021
Sending prayers and condolences to Itasca and the Bell family. May our loving Father give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sr. Sandy Rodemyer
03/14/2021
Itasca, I am so sorry to see that you have lost your beloved Bill. Know that you are in my prayers.
Bobby and Rosezita Holmes
03/14/2021
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Bell Family. May Gods comfort and blessings strengthen you.
Izetta Gaines
03/13/2021
May God continue to bless and comfort your beautiful family. William (Bill) was a wonderful brother-in-law. We will truly miss him. To the family, be strong and know you are never alone. You have a Heavenly Father that will always be watching over you.
Ieta and Family
03/13/2021
To my beautiful sister and family. Our Family Chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but God calls us one,by one, and the chain will link again.Love you sister and family.
Patrick Mitchell
03/13/2021
Mr Bell was an amazing man, who had a wonderful outlook on life. Played for Kansas City Monarchs alongside Wiley Mays. He had a positive attitude, told like it was, and made a positive impact in my life. The Mitchell family enjoyed Mr Bell and his family as east side neighbors. So sorry for your loss,Rest assured Mr Bell is with his Heavily Father.
Tanja Page( Norma Jeans granddaughter)
03/11/2021
A limb has fallen from the family tree that says, grieve not for me. Remember the best of times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong. Sending my condolences to you and yours. Keeping you lifted up in prayer.
Kandi Gaines
03/10/2021
My condolences to my Aunt Itasca and many cousins, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Heartfelt thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette Watson
03/09/2021
I am sorry to hear of your loss. In the short time I knew Mr. Bell and the conversations which we did have, he was such a sweet individual. Im blessed to have met him
I will keep the family in my prayers.
-Neighbor-
James Murillo
03/09/2021
Mr. Bell was the greatest baseball coach that I ever had the opportunity to play for. He was patient and a great teacher of the game. My dad and I enjoyed the time that we spent with him. He will be missed.
Sherman & Maggie Isaac
03/09/2021
To do the Bell family we are sorry to hear of your loss to our friend and to o your lovely daughter Deanna we pray for you and your family and may God keep you and bless you
Sharon Kelly
03/09/2021
May your praise and thanksgiving to our God in Christ Jesus whose Spirit sustains all of you in celebrating the life of husband and father, William Reginald Bell, Jr.