Joseph Lee Bell Jr.

Joseph Lee Bell Jr. was born on November 20,1982. He was called back home in the early hours of July 9, 2024, due to an enlarged heart. Joseph was loved by so many: his parents, Joe & Rhonda Bell, his adoring wife for over 22 years, Jennifer Bradford Bell, his two wonderful sons & their girlfriends who have become family, Ethan David Bell (Savannah) & Chandler Scot Bell (Taylor), and his two sisters, Jodie Gill (Rob, Gabby, Hunter, Logan, Ashley, Bentley, and Averie) and Alyssa Bell. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandpa, Uncle David Bell, Big Paw Paw, Maw Maw Punkie, Uncle-in-law, Dennis Montgomery and brother-in-law, David Gill. He is also survived by his wife's family who had become like his own. Her parents, Bob and Dee Bradford, Shanna & Mike Klung (Nick, Casey, Emily, Justin, Charlie, Maddie, Kayden, Daisy), Rob & Julie Bradford (Elysa & Jordan Archibald-Rowynn, Lena, Westley), Brian Bradford (Kira, Kat, Mason, Matthew, Charlotte), Raina & Brad Williams (Annabelle, Luke, Andrew, Lilli, Alice Mae), Gordon & Alison Bradford (Austin, Jules, Ava). He has countless extended family that shaped his life and he loved so dearly. Joseph was a graduate of Walker High School with a year of SLU under his belt when he found out his first born, Ethan, would be coming Earth side. He quit school to provide for his family and worked hard framing homes with his Dad & Uncle Jimmy Bell for many years. He knew everything there was to know about the construction of a home. After a slew of various jobs, he finally found the right fit with DR Horton. He always loved working with his hands, spending time with his family, working out and walks/ talks at the local park with his wife. He was a lover of traveling, tattoos, music, golf, trashy reality TV with his wife and future daughter in law, and whatever hobby may fancy him at the time. He was full of laughter, often joking and being a big kid. Joseph was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved teaching the youth Sunday School class with Jen. He had a strong testimony that families can be together forever after departing this earthly home. He was willing to help those in need anytime, anywhere. He was a wonderful father and great example to his boys, he also shared an unbreakable bond with his wife. Although, his loved ones left behind, miss him tremendously, they are comforted knowing he is with our Heavenly Father. Joseph will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His celebration of life will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, with visitation at 10:00 with a Life Celebration at 11:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 25367 Riverton Ave. Denham Springs, LA 70726. In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe has been set up for the Bell Family https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-bell-family-in-their-time-of-loss?qid=9466fff662fdaa9a68b5a5a18938b4dd. Colored attire appreciated but not required.

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Joseph Lee Bell Jr.

November 20, 1982 - July 9, 2024