Earnest Junior Bell, age 87, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Trinity of Fairborn where he had been a resident for two years. He was born December 28, 1935 in Jamestown, Kentucky the youngest of ten children born to Otha and Martha (McCluskey) Bell.  He was preceded in death by his parents; all of his siblings; his son: Rickey Bell and his beloved wife, Mary Ella Bell, and her daughter: Violet Grooms.

He is survived by his daughter: Vicky Garcia; step daughters: Wanda Stephens Brewer and Esther (Gary) Everitt; adopted daughter: Ginger (Jim) Mussetter; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Ernie was an industrial roofer by trade, but there wasn't a job he couldn't do. He was an avid CB Radio operator and Cincinnati Reds fan. He also enjoyed bowling. The last several years, he especially enjoyed attending auctions. He will be greatly missed.

Graveside service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Valley View Memorial Gardens in Xenia with Rev. Todd Martin officiating. This was Ernie's wish and he is together again with his wife, Mary. Rest in peace our beloved Paps! Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home.