Bell, James David
James “David” Bell, 73, of Peterstown, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2024, at Carilion New River Valley Hospital after a short illness, with his family attending. Born on March 20, 1951, in Elkton, MD, he was the son of Everett French Bell, Jr., and Stella Josephine McClary Bell.
David was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He entered the Marine Corps as a Private on October 5, 1971, and was honorably discharged on April 10, 1975, as a Sergeant. He instructed the first ever EMT class in town and worked for OH9 in the late seventies. David was co-owner/operator of Dave & Don’s Sport Mart in Peterstown, and later became a police officer for the town of Peterstown. He attended Bluefield State College in the mid 80’s and graduated after 4 years with honors. He was then employed at Radford Arsenal as a dispatcher/security guard, was a member of the pistol team, and was recognized as an excellent marksman. David was self-employed for many years as an indoor/outdoor painter and took much pride in his work. He was later employed in the late 90’s / early 2000’s at Freightliner and Ellison Windows while residing in Lexington, NC, before returning to WV to enjoy Monroe County with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Tyler Lee Bell; one sister, Nancy Louise Dalton; two half-sisters, Barbara Jean Moyer and Joann Bell Thompson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Jackie; one son, Shannon Bell (Missy) of Peterstown; one daughter, Rebekah Miller of Peterstown; two step-daughters, Mandy Munsey of Roanoke, VA, and Amber (Nickie) Michelson of Longs, SC; 7 grandchildren, Brandon and Dylan Bell, Megan and Luke Miller, Darian and Kaden Munsey, and Emily Eddins; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Everett French “Sonny” Bell III (Terri) of Stafford, VA, and William Robert “Bill” Bell (Ilse) of Roanoke, VA; one sister, Linda Dolan of Union, WV; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
David was a wonderful, kind, caring, and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who loved his family, his friends, his church, and his God. He would do anything asked of him, and was always there for his family. He adored his grandkids, he loved to travel, to eat good food, and to have great fellowship. David enjoyed singing at church or other events, preaching a sermon, and serving the Lord. He will forever be in our hearts. “Well done, good and faithful servant”.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor Randy Penwell and Gary Hazelwood officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Peterstown Cemetery in Rich Creek, VA. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Pall Bearers will be Steve Wallace, Steve Miller, Junior South, Brandon Bell, Luke Miller, and Dylan Bell, with honorary Pall Bearer being Eric Miller.
Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.
