David Bell

David Earl Bell, 84 of Lubbock went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be Tuesday 3rd of February, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church, 82nd Street & Aberdeen, Lubbock, Texas with Dr. Richard Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview. Visitation will be 6 to 8, Monday, February 2nd at Broadway Funeral Directors in Lubbock. David was born to Samuel & Dorothy (Cummings) Bell on October 18, 1930 in Corsicana, Texas. He attended New Deal schools and married his High School Sweetheart, Juanita Faye Norman on March 3, 1948 they were married 66 years. They had two daughters, Karanne and Terri and one son Dave. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War era. David was in the automobile business and a dealer for 37 years having dealerships in Pampa, Littlefield and Brownfield. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1980. David was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Noma, brothers, James and Billy and daughter, Terri Elaine Bell. Survivors include the love of his life, Juanita, one daughter, Karanne Grubbs and husband Gary of Abilene, TX; one son David Dewayne of Lubbock; Three grandchildren who knew him as Granddaddy: Jennifer Foster (Cory), Brian Grubbs (Leya), Kimberly Rose (James) and Seven great grandchildren: McKenna, Cade, Payton, Tyler, Walker, Emma & Clayton. Pallbearers will be Norman Looney, Michael Looney, John Perry Looney, Jared Masten, Cory Foster and Brian Grubbs. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Dulaney, George Carkett, Jess Nelson, Don Seale, Guy Sullivan, Richard Townsend and Millard Young. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.