Walter J. Bell, 91, Altus, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Goodland Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Walter J. Bell was born on June 13, 1930 in Hugo, Oklahoma to John W. and Cora "Emma" (Combs) Bell. He grew up in Hugo and graduated from Hugo High School. Walter joined the US Navy and proudly served for four years, attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He married Glenda J. Johnson on December 22, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. Walter went to work for the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He started out as a lineman and worked his way up to a service man. He worked for PSO for 35 years and retired as a line supervisor. After his retirement, Walter could be found working on old cars. He enjoyed OU Sooner sports and the Dallas Cowboys. His most cherished moments were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers, four sisters and brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda, of the home; a daughter, Laura M. Bell; a son, Blake Bell and wife, Diane; two grandchildren, Garrett and Ginger Bell; a brother, Bobby Bell; a sister-in-law, Mary Bell; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A special thank you to the Elara Hospice for their care and support.
Walter J. Bell was born on June 13, 1930 in Hugo, Oklahoma to John W. and Cora "Emma" (Combs) Bell. He grew up in Hugo and graduated from Hugo High School. Walter joined the US Navy and proudly served for four years, attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He married Glenda J. Johnson on December 22, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. Walter went to work for the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He started out as a lineman and worked his way up to a service man. He worked for PSO for 35 years and retired as a line supervisor. After his retirement, Walter could be found working on old cars. He enjoyed OU Sooner sports and the Dallas Cowboys. His most cherished moments were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers, four sisters and brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda, of the home; a daughter, Laura M. Bell; a son, Blake Bell and wife, Diane; two grandchildren, Garrett and Ginger Bell; a brother, Bobby Bell; a sister-in-law, Mary Bell; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A special thank you to the Elara Hospice for their care and support.
Walter J. Bell, 91, Altus, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Goodland Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Walter J. Bell was born on June 13, 1930 in Hugo, Oklahoma to John W. and Cora "Emma" (Combs) Bell. He grew up in Hugo and graduated from Hugo High School. Walter joined the US Navy and proudly served for four years, attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He married Glenda J. Johnson on December 22, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. Walter went to work for the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He started out as a lineman and worked his way up to a service man. He worked for PSO for 35 years and retired as a line supervisor. After his retirement, Walter could be found working on old cars. He enjoyed OU Sooner sports and the Dallas Cowboys. His most cherished moments were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers, four sisters and brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda, of the home; a daughter, Laura M. Bell; a son, Blake Bell and wife, Diane; two grandchildren, Garrett and Ginger Bell; a brother, Bobby Bell; a sister-in-law, Mary Bell; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A special thank you to the Elara Hospice for their care and support.
Walter J. Bell was born on June 13, 1930 in Hugo, Oklahoma to John W. and Cora "Emma" (Combs) Bell. He grew up in Hugo and graduated from Hugo High School. Walter joined the US Navy and proudly served for four years, attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He married Glenda J. Johnson on December 22, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio. Walter went to work for the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He started out as a lineman and worked his way up to a service man. He worked for PSO for 35 years and retired as a line supervisor. After his retirement, Walter could be found working on old cars. He enjoyed OU Sooner sports and the Dallas Cowboys. His most cherished moments were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers, four sisters and brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda, of the home; a daughter, Laura M. Bell; a son, Blake Bell and wife, Diane; two grandchildren, Garrett and Ginger Bell; a brother, Bobby Bell; a sister-in-law, Mary Bell; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A special thank you to the Elara Hospice for their care and support.
