Lester Lavaughn Bell

July 12, 1940 - July 27, 2016

Lee: Lester Lavaughn Bell, age 76, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his home after a lengthly illness. Funeral services was held Saturday, 2:00 PM, July 30, 2016 at Midway Baptist Church with visitation 1 hour prior to the service from 1:00 "" 2:00 PM. Interment was at Midway Cemetery. He was born July 12, 1940 to his parents, Colon and Annie Bell. He was a 1958 graduate of Madison County High School. He enjoyed sports, and his real passion was to compete in track meets. His last meet was in 2010 at age 70. He was Owner and Operator of Bell Tree Farm Inc., Land Developer, Rancher and Insurance Agent. He served in the US Army Reserves, and was a member of Midway Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He loved God, family and Country. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years: Barbara Thomas Bell; 1 daughter: Tamara Wallett (Jeff) of Tampa, Florida;, 2 sons: Brian Bell of Lee, Florida and Kevin Bell (Kim) of Lutz, Florida; Seven grandchildren: Weston Hencke, Sheldon Hencke, Mathew Wallett, Madison Bell, Aubrey Bell, Autumn Bell, and Kason Bell; 1 brother: Raymond Bell (Martha) of Lee, Florida; 2 sisters: Frances Latner of Lee and Bonnie Floyd (Donnie) of Virginia Beach, VA.. Donations may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 338 SE Midway Church Rd. 32059 or Covenant Hospice, 1921 Capital Circle NE. Tallahassee, FL 32308. He was predeceased by his parents: Colon and Annie Bell, Infant Son, and granddaughter: Shellie Marie Hencke. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.