This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Bell, Souther, Long, Jarvis, McCracken, Groce, Failla, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3862/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. Coy Seavon Bell, 60, of Abbott Street, Yadkinville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 after a short stay at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born October 15, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Coy Lee and Cora Bell Souther Bell. Mr. Bell was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 37 years of service, and owned and operated Bell' s Tree Service. He loved spending his time with his children, spending time on the mountain and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, David Lee Bell; brother, Alvin Bell; brother, Kyle Bell; brother-in-law, Filbert Jarvis; and a sister-in-law, Robin Bell. Surviving are his devoted wife of 35 years, Elaine Long Bell, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Brandy Bell and Billy Thomas; his son, David Seavon Bell and Sommer McCracken; brothers, Carl Raymond Bell, James Martin Bell, and Stevie Allen Bell; sister, Virgie Le! e Jarvis; sister-in-laws, Marie (Bobby) Groce, Yadkinville; Janet (Adam) Failla, Greensboro; brothers-in-law, Wayne Long, Boonville; Larry (Wilma) Long, Boonville; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. His funeral service will be conducted 2:30 PM Friday in the Gentry Family Chapel by Rev. J.P. Sizemore. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Longtown Cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice for all the loving devoted care given to Mr. Bell during the past few months. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.