James Kenneth Bell Obituary

James Kenneth Bell (Ridgeland, Mississippi), born on November 28, 1941, passed away on September 19, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Kenneth and Frances Gault Bell; and his siblings, John Thomas Bell and Mary Jacquelyn "Jackie" Bell. He is survived by: his wife Dinah Bradford Bell; his children, Jeff Bell of Knoxville, Jennifer Monroe (Chris) of Knoxville and Kellie Graddy (Stephen) of Dallas; his brother Jerry Bell (Dot) of Pontotoc, Mississippi; and his grandchildren, Bennett Monroe (Ellie), Brooke West (Garrett), Graham Monroe, Carter Graddy and Davis Graddy. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Scouting America or St. Peter's By-The-Lake Episcopal Church's Red Wagon ministry.