James Levoy Bell

James Levoy Bell, age 75, a Midway Community resident and Coffee County, TN native died June 6, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. A farmer, past president of the Midway Community Improvement Club and well-known for his leadership in the Midway Community he was the son of the late Fred and Virgie Adell Curtis Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Brown, Bobby, W.T. and J.C. Bell; sisters, Velma Lance, Frances Drake and Lina Ruth Davenport; and two infant daughters. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elva Dean Donelson Bell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Beckee Bell and Dale and Robin Bell all of the Midway Community; six grandchildren, Tyler, Trevor, Travis, Rachel, Samantha and Kaleb Bell all of the Midway Community; two special friends, Ayla Anish and Hannah Mason; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma Dean and Charles Turner of McMinnville, TN; brother-in-law, Harold Drake of McMinnville; sisters-in-law, Virginia Ann Bell of McMinnville and Martha Faye Bell of the Midway Community; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Donelson, Eddie Donelson and Toby and Janie Donelson all of McMinnville and Randy and Lisa Donelson of Bone Cave. Several nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in New Bybee Chapel Cemetery with Tim Lewis to officiate. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016 and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at High's.