George Bell, 76 of The Philippines passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home. George was born in Wythe County, Virginia on December 23, 1947, to the late George Chester Bell and Cordelia (Poindexter). He attended school in Wytheville, Virginia and Rising Sun, Maryland.

George joined the United States Navy in 1965 where he made a career as a fleet engineman and retired as a Lieutenant Commander.  He was stationed in foreign and domestic Naval Bases, his final assignment being the Philippines.  He made his home there for more than 30 years and worked as a civilian consultant for Trinity Marine Works. George is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Violet (Six) Bell; one sister, Maggie Pannell, and four brothers, Edward, Charles, Thomas and Barry Bell. Survivors include is wife, Rachele, of The Philippines; two daughters, Leslie and Patricia, of Norfolk, Virginia; three grandchildren;   seven brothers; JC, David  (Tammy), Gary, Danny, and Kenny of Rose Hill, NC, Ron (Laurie), Council Bluffs, IA, Burton (Ya), Omaha, NE;  four sisters; Dorothy Wallis,  Mondamin, IA, Linda (Murchison) Usher, Donna Harrell, of Rose Hill, NC, Robin Bell of Turkey, NC.

George will be remembered as a father, grandfather, brother and a dear friend to many.  Funeral services are pending in the Philippines.