Allen Joel Bell

March 12, 2020

Allen Joel Bell, 72 of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Abbey Hospice. Joel was a loving husband, father, “Pops”, “Paw-Paw”, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was a mechanic at Air Products for 34 years. Joel enjoyed riding Harley Davidsons and was a big NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed going to the beach and the mountains, spending time with his grandchildren, and lunches with the Porterdale boys. Joel loved music, especially listening to music on Friday nights with his wife Emma and his fur baby Stella Bell. He was born in Conyers, GA to Waymond and Martha Lackey Bell. Joel was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Bell Clark; both parents; and his 7 siblings, Junior, Ruthie, Josie, Mary, Mildred, Lena and Ann. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 20 years, Emma Bell; children, Tanya Bell Lingner (Greg), Jimbo Wade (Adrienne), Brandon Benoit (Wendy); grandchildren, Jackson, Baylor, Aly, Aleks, Timothy, Brittney, Kimberly (Jacob), Haylie, Alisha, Trey; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Kaydence, Kambree, Braxtyn; and a host of other loving family members. Funeral Services for Joel will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor Phil Payton officiating. Interment to follow at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.