Ernest C. Bell

Ernest C. Bell, 59, of Toledo, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at his home. Ernie was born June 27, 1955, in Cole County to Everett and Sylvia Mae Bell and they preceded him in death. He was married on June 22, 1974 in Calwood, Missouri to Kimberly King and she survives. He had worked for Harbison-Walker, Backer Potato Chip Company and Fulton State Hospital until his retirement in 2015. Ernie was a member of Unity Baptist Church and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, bon fires and riding in his boat. Survivors also include his daughters, Stacy (Jim) Zink of Bentonville, Arkansas and Amanda (John) Singleton of Toledo; sister, Liz Baker of Calwood, Missouri; and grandchildren, Morgan Bell, Eileen and Sophia Singleton and Jimmy, Wil and Ruby Mae Zink; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Francis Buckholtz. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Unity Baptist Church in Toledo. Burial will follow at Unity Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Bell's family.