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Gerald Bell

 Gerald Lee Bell, 82, of Champaign, IL passed away 3:10 PM June 23, 2016 at his family residence in Champaign, IL.

 

Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.

 

Gerald was born September 6, 1933 in Louisville, KY.

 

Survivors include his lifelong friend and wife, Cheryl Ann Bell, eight children, 22 grandchildren as well as several great-grandchildren and one brother, Lawrence Bell.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one grandson.

 

Mr. Bell was a Korean War veteran.  He was a retired truck driver and farmer.