BELL, Thomas J.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/31/2006 Thomas J. Bell, 64, of Show Low died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at a local hospital. Mr. Bell was born Sept. 13, 1942, at Franklin, New Jersey. He was raised and attended school at Globe. Following school, he became an apprentice and later a journeyman electrician and certified welder. He worked out of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local number 518, for 25 years. His work took him all around the state until his retirement in 1990. He was married to the former Charlene Lannon Sept. 2, 1961 at Miami. He enjoyed car racing, sky diving and was considered an "Ace" mechanic. He attended the First Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Charlene, of the home; a daughter, Francis Seedenberg of Phoenix; two sons, Wade (Tracey) Bell and Troy Bell, both of Show Low; a sister, Sue Kennedy of Cottonwood; a brother, Jerry Bell, of Show Low; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned at this time. Light a memory candle at www.thomas-bell.blacksmortuary.com