On Saturday, August 3rd, Gray Newman Bell Jr., a loving husband, father of 4, and 8 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 69.
Gray was born on January 28, 1950 to Gray Newman Bell Sr. and Willa Nell Bell in Kansas City, Kansas. On March 9th, 1974, he married the love of his life Sandy Bell. They raised one son, Jeremy Bell, 3 daughters, Trisha Hughes (Mitch), Anna Bell, Ashley Gander (Jason), and 8 grandchildren, Bryce, Mitchell, Rilee, Holden, Addison, Jocilynn, Emarie, and Lincoln.
We lost a remarkable man. Gray Bell's humility and generosity were unmatched. He always had a warm smile and hug, and always had a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. Gray would always listen. He would stop what he was doing to help another in need. His life may have been cut short, but Gray's legacy continues through his wife of 45+ years, his 4 adult children, and his 8 grandchildren.
Gray was preceded in death by his parents Gray Sr. and Willa Nell Bell. He is survived by his wife Sandy, his 4 children, Jeremy, Trisha, Anna, Ashley, his 3 sisters, Julia, Beverly, Mary, his 8 grandchildren, Bryce, Mitchell, Rilee, Holden, Addison, Jocilynn, Emarie, Lincoln, and his enormous family.
Gray's visitation is Wednesday, August 7th, 5-7pm at Porter Funeral Home and Crematory. The funeral will directly follow the visitation at 7pm. Porter Funeral Home and Crematory, 8535 Monrovia St. Lenexa, KS 66215.
Burial for Gray with family members is Thursday, August 8, at 2:30pm. Burial is located at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd. Lansing, KS 66048
Everyone is welcome to the celebration of Gray's life at Sandy and Gray's home at 5pm on August 8th, following the burial. Any donations please direct to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org)