Mr. Marvin Bell Jr.

Marvin Bell, Jr. was born on April 11, 1948, to the union of Marvin Bell Sr. and Martha Teal Bell in Hemphill, Texas. Marvin accepted Jesus Christ at a young age at Macedonia Baptist Church in Hemphill, Texas. He joined the choir and enjoyed traveling to other churches during "big meeting" times. Marvin graduated from Hemphill High School but spent eleven years of his education at Thomas Johnson School. He attended Prairie View A&M University, where he earned his graduate degree in industrial technology. He later matriculated GM Institute in Flint, Michigan. On April 27, 1972, Marvin and Pamela Ka¥, Green were united in holy matrimony in Houston, Texas. Their union was blessed with the birth of two sons, Marvin Bell III and Marques Bell. Marvin was employed by General Motors in Flint, Michigan. He worked as a supervisor for the Buick Motor Division for two years. He relocated to AC Spark Plug where he worked as supervisor and general supervisor. AC Spark Plug later became Delphi. He worked long hours and various shifts before finally becoming manager. Marvin retired after thirty years . After relocating to Oak Creek, Wisconsin, he joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He later joined Christ the King Baptist Church and was an active member until his death. As a deacon he worked with Member Intake, and the Andrew and Seeds Ministries. After retirement, Marvin purchased three vending machines. This allowed him to meet people, shop for snacks and soda, and look for old coins. He collected all types of paper money and coin sets. He was an avid golfer, racquetball player, and gym enthusiast. He loved driving his Corvette and motorcycle. He was a coin collector and could be found at Pawn Shops looking for old and rare coins. Marvin served on the Christ The King and North Central YMCA Boards. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. Marvin is fondly remembered for being soft spoken and having a calm demeanor. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Whenever we traveled, he was the designated driver. Marvin departed this life on November 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Bell, Sr. and Martha Teal Bell, and sister, Maggie Cartwright. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved and dutiful wife, Pamela Kay Bell, two sons, Marvin Bell III (Rashele) and Marques Bell (Chavelle); granddaughters, Kennedy Bell, Madison Bell, and McKinley Bell; Goddaughter, Veronica Anthony; siblings, John Bell (Betty), Mary Bell Murphy, Jerry Bell, Linda Henson (Howard), Ann Bell-Brooks, and Perry Bell (Mammie); an aunt and uncle; nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

Mr. Marvin Bell Jr.

April 11, 1948 - November 19, 2023