Elmer Ray Bell

Elmer Ray Bell, 77, passed peacefully from his earthly body to the arms of Jesus, July 9, 2021. He was born September 28, 1943 in Logan WV to the late Georgia Alberta White Bell and Charles Robert Bell.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his fiancé, Etta Mae Holt, and three brothers, Jack, Charles, and Richard Bell. Ray, as his friends knew him, was a retired grocer where he worked many levels of the grocery business.  He loved his family and friends, always making time to chat, laugh, and reminisce about the days gone by.   Survivors include sons Scottie (Carla) Bell, Naaman (Elizabeth) Bell, and Greg Holt. Surviving grandchildren Mindi (Josh) Spurgeon, Katie Bell, Zach (Ashleigh) Bell, Tyler Holt and Aaron Holt.Six great-grandchildren Sadie, Lacie, Silas, Emily and Abram Spurgeon and Grayson Bell. Services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, with Pastor C. J. Adkins officiating. Burial to follow in Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.    Friends may call between 1:00 pm and  2:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for the care they provided.   Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com .   Reger Funeral Home