Mr. John Sullivan Bell, 75, of Covington, Virginia, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Highland House, Clifton Forge.

He was the husband of Betty Goodman Bell.

Mr. Bell was born October 18, 1936 in Craig County, the son of the late Corbett Sullivan Bell and Geneva Keffer Bell.

In addition to his wife, Betty Goodman Bell, Mr. Bell is survived by one son, John Marshall "Marty" Bell of New Castle; one brother, Eddie D. Bell and wife, Nora, of Salem; one sister, Anna L. Moore and husband, Paul, of Newcastle; two brothers-in-law, Thomas M. Goodman Jr. and wife, Thelma, of Newcastle and James E. Goodman, of Rocky Mount; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry William Bell Sr.; sister-in-law, Linda C. Bell. A funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Merrell officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at Loving Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Bell Family Cemetery in Craig County.

The Loving Funeral Home handled arrangements: www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com. -->