William Joseph "W.J." Bell

Mr. William Joseph "W.J." Bell of Rehobeth passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. He was 75.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory in Slocomb with Rev. Hosea Parker officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.  Mr. Bell was born July 10, 1942 in Houston County to the late Henry and Melissa Hickman Bell. W.J. graduated from Ashford High School before joining the United States Marine Corps where he served his country honorably. He was in the trucking industry for over 50 years and was currently employed with Thomas Trucking in Donalsonville, GA.  In addition to his parents, his previous wife, Linda Bell, brother, Clyde bell, two step-sons: Tarrell and Brent Tedders all preceded him in death.  Survivors include his wife, Dolores Still Bell; one son, Joey Zackerel; step-children: Jeffrey Hughes, Larry Alan Hughes, Mark Hughes, Alayna Hamilton (Michael Wayne) and Jacob Tedders; one special grandson, Cliff Oliver; other grandchildren and great grandchildren; other extended family and friends.