Marshall Allen “Butch” Bell

February 10, 1949 - January 23, 2018
Marshall Allen “Butch” Bell

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Marshall Allen “Butch” Bell age 68 of Wilmington passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Butch was born on February 10, 1949 in Sampson County, NC. He was preceded in death by his father Herbert Lee Bell.

Butch was a wonderful husband, caring father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed help and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Butch was a professional salesman at Ferguson Enterprises. He enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and Go-Kart racing with his children. He loved older cars and going to car shows.

Butch is survived by his mother, Blanche Bell; his wife of 38 years, Patricia Hufham Bell; sister, Lauren Jean Bell; children, Matthew Bell and wife Brandy, Jeffrey Ellison, Kimberly Boger, Julie Ellison, and Daniel Ellison; grandchildren, Logan, Zander, Dominic, Tyler, Brent, Christian, Max, Danika; great grandchildren Brenden, Amoura, and Milla.

Memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday January 27, 2018 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel by Rev. William Cooper. The family will see friends starting at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers consider a memorial gift to St. Jude Children Hospital by visiting www.tmcfunding.com

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  • February 09, 2018
    Chris Walker says:
    I am so very saddened to learn of Butch's passing quite by accident and way after the fact. We worked side-by-side and partied that way for a decade in years past. I was always very fond of Butch and will chuckle over good times together till the end of my days. My deepest condolences to Pat, and all of his extended family. I have shared the news with a couple of other friends whom I am sure would not have found out either. So long, Butch! (If you see Ethel... find out if she ever figured out that movie. hahahaha)