Marion McKinley Bell age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Bell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 8, 1930 to Raymond Howard and Mollie Virginia Farmer Bell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Guida Irene Funk Bell.

He is survived by a daughter Barbara Johnson; a son Randy Bell both of Galax, Virginia; two grandchildren Chrissy Marshall and Brent Bell; four great-grandchildren Cassie Marshall; Ezzie Marshall; Briley Marshall and Jaelyn Bell.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in the Mt. Vale Cemetery with the Rev. James Billings officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.