CARTHAGE, Mo. — George A. Bell passed away on September 15, 2021 in California, while on a trip visiting friends. He was born on November 13, 1951 to the late George H. Bell and Betty Bell of New Haven. He grew up in New Haven and graduated from Vergennes Union High School in 1969. Soon after he enlisted in the US Air Force and did his basic training at Lackland AFB in Colorado. After graduation, he was sent to Spain for the remainder of his service.

In 1972 he married Judy A. Simpson and settled in New Haven. George spent the next 20 years working on various farms around Vt. He felt great satisfaction from doing field work. In 1994 he moved his family to Arkansas, where he began working at Dillard’s department store. Later he moved on to various supervising positions in manufacturing. During retirement he enjoyed working on cars and flipping houses with his son. George loved history, his cats, and his family.

He is survived by his wife Judy of 49 years; son George A. Bell II (Sherry); grandchildren George A. Bell III (Crystal), Savannah (Gabe); great grandchildren Olivia, George IV, & Zoe all of Missouri; and mother Betty and sister Patricia Covillon (David) of Vt. A memorial will be held at a later date in Missouri.