Joseph R. Bell 72 of Beaumont, TX; passed Apr. 26, 2024

Services are Saturday, May 04, 2024, at Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd Beaumont, TX.  Visitation will begin at 8AM until Funeral at 10AM.

Joseph was born January 23, 1952, in Lafayette Louisiana to the union of Curley "Cowboy" Bell and Mary Ella Readax-Bell

Joseph was known for being the Best Dressed, loved fishing, BBQing, going to the casino with his wife, sports fanatic and a diehard Washington Redskins fan.  He also loved spending time with his grandkids.  He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad and dedicated his life to supporting his wife and family. He attended grade school in Port Barre Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents Curley Bell and Mary Ella Bell, son: Derrick Bell, siblings: Mary Rose Bell, Rose Mary Bell Raymond Bell, Barbra Bell.

Cherishing his memories are his loving wife of 50 years Patricia Ann Bell children: Karen Bell-Johnson (Richard) Joseph Rex Bell Jr. Douglas Bell Sr. (Erica), Patricia Boyd (Bernard), Jocqueline Middleton (Damond) Grandkids: Derricka Bell, Douglas Bell Jr. Aurthur Burton Jr. Derrick Bell, Ivan Miles, Bryson Boyd, Bella Boyd, J'ni Bell, Joseph Rex Bell III, Antoinette Bell, Joshua Edwards, Shaniqua Edwards Rachel Edward's, Katherine Rideau, Shaquille Bell, Jacoby Bell, Bianca Bell, Edward Cane Bibbins. Great grandkids: Gian, Markeith Donavan, Shira, Johnny Jr. Siblings: Ricky Bell, Ronald Bell, Junius "Ticky" Bell, David Bell, Katrina Bell. As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com