Thomas Arthur Bell, age 71, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was born in Fannin County to the late Lloyd and Fair Ellna Magness Bell. He worked for the Roaster Department of Cities Services and later as a Custodian at Fannin County Middle School. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lilly Jane Lewis Bell of Blue Ridge; son, Brian (Vicky) Bell of Blue Ridge; daughter, Crystal Bell (Eric) Schindler of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, April (Steve) Carroll, Aaron (Laura) Hughes, and Nathan (Janeesha) Hughes; great-grandchildren, Stephen Carroll, Noah Carroll, and Lydia Hughes; and his dog, Scooter. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin Young, Rev. Jeff Fair, and Rev. Mike Collis officiating. Interment followed in the Salem #2 Baptist Church Cemetery. Lamont Glover, Aaron Hughes, Nathan Hughes, Steve Carroll, Glenn Lewis, and Bradley Davis served as pallbearers. The following gentlemen served as honorary pallbearers: Max Falls, Harold Hulsey, Grady Jack Bryson, Reid Mathis, Danny McFarland, Danny Davis, Donnie Dilbeck, Raymond White, Jr., Edward Lewis, Tommy Bell, William Dilbeck, David Lewis, and Weldon Davis. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Friday, November 6, 2015 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513