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Roger Lee Bell
 Nov 2, 1923 - Jul 26, 2019
Posted by Jo Aguirre

BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Published Aug 22 -Sep 21, 2019

Roger Lee Bell passed from this life July 26, 2019 In Tulsa. OK.

Born November 2, 1923 in Bluejacket, OK , he was the oldest of George & Dana Bell 's 5 sons. Roger was drafted into the Army & served from l943-l945 in the 419th Military Police Escort Guard Co. He was stationed in Casablanca & made 6 trips across the Atlantic. Upon his return home to Bartlesville, he met the love of his life Aileen Smith They were married on November 2, 1947; a marriage of almost 72 years. Roger graduated from OSU Tech & was employed in the Geological Department of Cities Service/Occidental Petroleum for 30+ years. He loved volunteering with the youth of Bartlesville, coaching Little League Baseball, working with the Cub & Boy Scouts & the Hi-Y programs. His passion for volunteering continued after his transfer to Tulsa as he was a boys' soccer coach at Lee School. He also enjoyed working at Trinity ME Church and the YMCA. His favorite pastime was spent in his woodworking shop, but his family was the cornerstone of his life. He was a loving husband, father, son & brother.

He is survived by Aileen, his son Greg & wife Sherri, & his son Clark. He was very proud of his grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Jordan Bell, Andrew Bell, Cameron Bell & Ryan Bell & great granddaughters Sydney & Morgan Smith. Also surviving are his brothers, Watie & Brooks & many friends.

His brothers Pat & Drake predeceased him.

Roger had a positive impact on the lives he encountered during his 95 years. He will be missed by family & friends, but his spirit will live on in all of us.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 24 at the gravesite in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Roger's name to the VFW, P.O. Box 8958, Topeka, KS 66608-8958 Attn: Processing Center or at VFW.org.

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