Obituary of Joseph Milford Bell

Mr. Joseph M. Bell of Cropwell, Alabama was born January 18, 1925. He passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2017 at the age of 91. He was the son of J.E. and Annie Mae Bell, both deceased. He was a retired railroad switchman, a WWII Combat Paratrooper Veteran and a 65+ year Master Mason. Joseph was preceded in death by siblings Big John Bell, Mary Margaret "Sis" Bell Eaves Runyan, and Willie Bell. He is survived by siblings Linda Long (Shorty), Lloyd Bell, and Eshom Bell. Mr. Bell was first married to Hazel Isom (deceased). He is survived by son, Steve Bell (Pam); grandchildren Heather Bell Switzer (John) and Brian Bell (Florinda); great-granddaughters Jossalyn Switzer and Anbri Bell. Later he was married to Elizabeth Baumeister (deceased). He is survived by Elizabeth’s son Bobby Baumeister (Sally); grandchildren Amber Hancock (Drake) and Jonathan Baumeister; great-grandchildren Drake Jr. Hancock, Austin Hancock and Julie Rose (Sven). He is also survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Usrey Funeral Home, Pell City with services to follow at 2:00 pm. There will be no graveside service.