Billy Dean Bell, 87, Wabash, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash.

He was born Dec. 15, 1936. His wife, Nancy Ellen (French) Bell, survives.

He also is survived by two daughters, Robyn (Brian ) Bohlander, Summitville, and Jennifer (Gary ) Clark, New Castle; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Pene) Bell, Noblesville; and childhood friend, Tom Driscoll, Wabash.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, is handling arrangements.