Obituary of David C. Bell

Mr. David C. Bell, 69, of Enterprise Road, Titusville, passed away on February 29, 2016 at the Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Ashland Township, Clarion County on January 15, 1947 to the late Clarence and Lois Bellis Bell. Mr. Bell was a graduate of Pleasantville High School, class of 1965. He married Judith McCrillis on February 7, 1969 in Hydetown. Mr. Bell was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sargent. Mr. Bell worked for Quaker State for twenty five years, until their closing. He then worked at Exterran Compressor out of Houston, TX for fifteen years. He enjoyed working on pulling trucks, hunting, and spending time with his beloved dog, Budweiser. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Bruce Shorts Post 5958 and of the USAE Sled Pulling/Full Pull Productions. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Craig Bell of Titusville; an Aunt, Lillian Bellis of Franklin; a brother in law, Bill McCrillis and wife Marge of Titusville; a sister in law, Cheryl Altman and husband Arl of Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home, 203 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354 on Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 9 PM, and attend the funeral service there on Friday at 11 AM, with Rev. Jeff Sterling officiating. Full military rites will be observed. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, Meadville Medical Center, 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335; VFW Bruce Shorts Post 5958 Scholarship Fund, 206 St. John Street, Titusville, PA 16354; or Hydetown Baptist Church, 12749 Main Street, Hydetown, PA 16328.