Bell, David Lamar

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

  • Monday, April 28, 2025
David Lamar Bell
David Lamar Bell

David Lamar Bell, 88, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed to our Lord Jesus on Friday, April 25, 2025.

He was born and raised in Chattanooga and just before graduating high school, David joined the Marine Corps. He loved his time serving and the places he was able to travel to such as South Carolina, Great Lakes and Camp Lejeune. David served his country 10 plus years.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia” Patsy” Ann Bell, his parents and one son, Andy.

David is survived by his two daughters, Cindy and Alicia, three grandsons, four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tunnels to Towers at t2t.org.

Services for David will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel with Pastor Mark Smith officiating.

Family will receive friends from 9–11 a.m.

Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.

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