Fred Brown Bell, 84

Born on Aug. 18, 1923 in McMinnville, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during World War II and a retiree of Delco Battery in Muncie after 30 years of service. Mr. Bell was also a member of the following organizations: VFW Post 5064, American Legion Post 173, the Masonic Lodge in Farmland and Muncie, a lifetime member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ Valley of Indianapolis, Moose Lodge No. 33, Eagles No. 231, Delco Sympathy Club, and the Bowling Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Virgie Adell Curtis Bell Sr.; wife, Edna Lawrence Bell; sisters, Thelma Lucille Bell Lance, Lina Ruth Bell Davenport, and Frances Louise Bell Drake; brothers, William Thomas Bell and Bobby Gene Bell; one infant son and one infant grandson.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda M. and Larry Pritchard of Muncie; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma Dean and Charles Turner of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, James L. and Elva Dean Bell of Rock Island, brother J.C. Bell of McMinnville; grandchildren Dayden Marie and (Ronnie) Monroe of Muncie and Larry ‘Rick’ Pritchard of Florida; and great grandchildren, Craig Monroe and Katie Monroe, both of Muncie. Several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lanny Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Military grave rites will be administered by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064. The Bell family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.