CLAIBORNE COUNTY — Robert E. Bell died today, Nov. 28, 2008, at his home. He was 69.

Mr. Bell was born in Starkville. He had been a resident of the Utica area for the past 40 years. He was a retired welder and pipefitter. He attended the Midway Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Bell of Utica; two sons, Byron Glenn Bell and Danny Bell of Utica; and a brother, David Bell of Bogalusa, La.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Baker Cemetery in Claiborne County.

Pallbearers will be members of the Cane Lake Hunting Club.