Neil John Bell, Beaverton Michigan, passed away with his wife by his side. He was born on May 16, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1960, and was in the Army Reserves for 6 years following High School. He also belonged to the Associated Food Dealers of Michigan.
Neil has two daughters by a previous marriage: Karen Bell of California and Amy Allison Bell of Phoenix, Arizona.
Neil and his wife Linda moved to Beaverton in 1999. They were married in Kona, Hawaii on February 14, 1991.
Neil retired in 2004 from running and owning Village Food Market in Grosse Pointe Farms, since 1968. Village Food Market has been previously owned by his parents, since 1950.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Alexander Cosh Bell, born in Glasgow, Scotland and Leila Kitchen of Kinde, Michigan; and brother: Ronald.
Neil involved himself by being on the Steering Committee for the Gladwin Carriage Festival for 8 years. He was also involved in the Gladwin Fairgrounds for 16 years, and Treasurer for 8 years. He was so happy helping to keep the Gladwin Fairgrounds looking and operating as a wonderful venue for the area to hold and enjoy events. He was so very proud to serve.
He also enjoyed watching NBA Basketball. He was a season ticket holder for the Detroit Pistons for years, until he moved out of the area.
He and his wife Linda enjoyed traveling and going to Maui every winter to spend time with wonderful friends they have met from all over the states and Canada over the years. It’s like a family reunion every year.
May he Rest in Peace, and be missed by the people that cared and loved him.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 12:30 PM at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 4-7 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin. He will be laid to rest at Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin County Fair. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com
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