Jesse “Pole" Bell

Jesse Bell, a man of INTEGRITY, affectionately known to many as “Pole” was born on December 2, 1946 in Trenton, Florida to the late James Belle and Mattie Lucas.  He and passed away on September 2, 2022.

He met the love of his life, Louise McGee,  they joined together in holy matrimony on December 12, 1967 and to this union 5 children were born. 

He was educated in the public education system and graduated from John Morris High School with the Class of 1965.  He was then employed by the Department of Corrections for 40 years.  He was very well-known and loved in the community and surrounding areas. 

Precious memories will remain in the hearts of his devoted wife of 54 ½ years Louise Bell; daughters, Tammy Bell of Cross City, FL., Tracey McGee of Trenton, FL.; sons, Tyrone Bell (Tonya) of Orlando, FL., Eric Bell (Kianga) of Trenton, FL., Jimmy Bell of Trenton, FL. 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; Brothers, James Bell (preceded in death), Lee Bell (Renee) of Ft. pierce, FL., James Bell of Sanford, FL., Pete Lucas of Cross City, FL., Kirk Davis, Paul Davis, Johnny Davis, and Tony Davis all of Chiefland, FL.; sisters, Sandra Bell of Sanford, FL., Debra Davis (Tim) of Trenton, FL., Margaret Wilcox of Tampa, FL., Juanita Bell of Sanford, FL., Amy Bell of Ft. Pierce, FL., Kathreen Bell of Sanford, FL., Pat Bell of Sanford, FL., Gail Johnson (Dexter) of Orlando, FL., Annette Bell of Sanford, FL., Sabrina Bell of Sanford, FL., Thelma Jean Lucas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Evonne Davis of Chiefland, FL., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family requests that family and friends bring their own lawn chairs for comfort and safety. 

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