James Ralph Bell

James Ralph Bell, age 77, passed away September 15, 2019. Beloved husband of Nell Lovett-Bell (nee Hinson). Son of the late Garnett H. and Stella (nee Lawless) Bell. Devoted father of Christa Wall Schmidt, Jason (Alison) Bell, Jordan (Stephanie) Bell and Angie (Drew Harris) Bell. Dear brother to Emogene (the late Dick) deMaagd, Jenny (Kenny) Lauderback, Loretta (David) Cornelius and Frank (Sharon) Bell. Loving grandfather of Courtney Bullock, Morgan Bullock, Brittany Wall, Max Liggett, Mitchell Bell, Olivia Bell, Lea Wall and Madelyn Bell. Also survived by great granddaughter Riley Dashley, He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He served in the National Guard, was elected as the Assistant County Administrator of Hamilton County, became the Director of the Regional Computer Center of Cincinnati, received his Juris Doctorate of Law from Chase Law School, and went into private law practice.

Memorial Service at Mt. Washington Baptist Church, 2021 Sutton Ave. on Sat. Sept. 28, at 2 PM with a reception following the service. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati or Christ Hospital Heart Center. T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home serving the family.