Raymond Dale Bell

Raymond Dale Bell, 83, of Flora Vista, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Raymond was born in Roaring Springs , Texas to Johnson Lee Bell and Mary Lou Stocking Bell. He met Nellie Arlene Moore after moving to Farmington and they married on May 30, 1949. He spent most of his life in the Farmington area.Ray was known for his career as an over-the-road truck driver. He was employed by B and M Supply; Tuboscope, a military ammunition factory in Modesto , California ; El Paso Natural Gas Co.; Gearhart Industries, and Huntington Oil. Ray was loved dearly by family and friends. He was notorious for telling truck driving stories and colorful jokes. Ray was a devoted supporter of his grandchildren's sports and other activities; sometimes making four events in one day. He also loved to attend the great grandchildren's activities when his health permitted. They loved their "Pom" and will miss him dearly. Ray is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nellie Arlene; daughters, Becky Weiss and husband Keith; Carrie Cockrell and husband Glen; grandchildren, Brandy and Deon Brown, Zachary and Jaime Weiss, Lindsey Schnell and Ryan Rowse, Jamie and Mike Mead; six great grandchildren, brother, Melvin Bell and wife Lynda, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung/Heart/Cancer Associations. Special thanks to Lloyd Purcell, Ashley Smith, Dr. Dekay and staff, and Basin Home Health and Hospice, for the tender care of our dad. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, March 13, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 808 N. Monterey Ave. , Farmington , Ray's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. , (505) 325-8688