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GREENWOOD
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Martin John Bell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8th 2020, at the age of 93. He was a resident of Greenwood.
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Martin John Bell was born October 7, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late Ada Grace Ward and William Henry Albert Bell. He was from a big family with 12 siblings.
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Martin grew up on the southside of Indianapolis and met his wife, Norma Mae Bell, in Fountain Square. They were able to celebrate over 70 years of marriage together.
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Martin proudly served his country by serving in the Navy during World War II. He was stationed on the USS Lake Champlain as a range setter. After the Navy, Martin worked as a transportation engineer with the teamsters and co-owned Norma’s Pizza with his wife. He also had a farm for many years where he raised pigs and cows and had a big garden.
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Martin enjoyed traveling, slots at the casino and the friendly family poker game.
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Martin is survived by four of his siblings Joanne McPeak, Jean Shrum, Donna Lou Beckley & Janie Mansfield; his five children, Gloria Hinkle(Ed), Martin Lee Bell (Ona), Cynthia Bell (Linda), Jeanette Cloud (Steven), and Pamela Berzins (David); eight grandchildren, Tina, Tyra, Randy, Angie, Steven, Amber, Stacey and Amy; 17 great-grandchildren, Alexander, Katelyn, Alisha, McKenzie, Zachary, Kayla, Jordan, Kyle, Cody, Evan, Jaden, Lilly, Violet, Ashlynn, Alana, Ava and Aubrey; and five great-great grandchildren.
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Calling will be Thursday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Service immediately following at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main St, Greenwood. A procession will follow to the graveside service where Military honors will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Greenwood.
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In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to Riley Hospital for Children.
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Due to recent COVID-19 mandates, all guests are required to wear face coverings or masks at visitations and services.
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