James G. Bell, 71, of Butler passed away Thursday at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Fenelton, Nov. 16, 1938. He was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Fennell Bell.

He formerly was employed at the Castle Rubber Co., retiring in 2000 after 32 years.

He was a member of the Fenelton United Methodist Church.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret "Peggy" DiBiccaro Bell; one son, Erik J. Bell at home; and one brother, Larry Bell of Butler.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon Bell and Richard Bell; and one sister, Rose Ann Mitchell.

<B>BELL</B> — There will be no visitation. Funeral services for James G. Bell, who died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the <B>Martin Funeral Home</B>, 429 Center Ave., Butler, with the Rev. Jeremy Andrews, pastor of Fenelton United Methodist Church, officiating.The family requests memorial donations to the National Parkinson Foundation, Office of Development, 1501 NW Ninth Ave./Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.Information also is available at www.martinfh.net.