Lester Bell, age 75, of White Springs, FL. passed away March 12, 2017 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. with his family by his side.

Lester was born in Madison, FL. on May 24, 1941 to the late Ninie and Leona Downing Bell.

He was the owner and operator of Bell's Auto Repair and Wrecker Service for many years. He also served as a policeman and was promoted to Chief of Police in White Springs as well as serving as a Hamilton County Deputy until his health forced him to resign many years ago. Lester loved to fish and spent many years at Suwannee, FL. catching red fish in Johnson Creek with his family. Lester was preceded in death by his three brothers and two sisters-in-law Ray (Jean), Fred (Annie) and Vernon Bell.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Bell of White Springs; his son, Freddie Bell and his wife Beth of Lake City, FL.; his daughter, Pam Bell Marvin of Jasper, FL.; his grandchildren, Michelle Jones (Bryan), Kimberly Crowder (Pete), Steven Bell, Heather Marvin, Amber Bell and Ashley Marvin; his great grandchildren, Blaide (Ashton), Bailey, Haylee, Audrey, Bo and Emily; his sisters, Lottie Mae Stokely, Valdosta, GA., Margie Starling (Raymon), Guyton, GA., Bobbie Littleton, Katy, TX and Carlie Bell, Cross City, FL. and a sister-in-law, Mary Bell, Madison, FL.

Graveside services were held at Dowling Park Cemetery in Dowling Park, FL.  Wednesday, March 15, 2017 with his cousin Rev. Charles Johnson officiating.