September 30, 1942 – October 26, 2023
Henry Barker Bell, 81, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1942, to Robert Barker and Mary Jane (Krebs) Bell in Lansdale, Pa.
Henry attended Purdue University and Ball State University where he received his master’s degree in education. He was an elementary teacher in Swayzee, Ind., at Fall Creek Elementary for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and College Wood, Orchard Park, and Woodbrook Elementary for Carmel Clay Schools. For many years, he was a boy scout leader in Fishers and achieved the Woodsman Badge. Henry continued his passion, through the years, as a watercolor painter and was a very talented artist. Henry was a member of the American Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indiana Artist Club, a lifetime member of the Hamilton County Art Association, and member of the Hoosier Salon. He is represented in many corporate, public, and private collections. Henry also enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife, Alice, on many adventures together to Pennsylvania, Sedona, Ariz., and various other fishing trips.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice Bell; siblings, Eva Bell-Miller, Robert David (Rebecca) Bell, Ralph Laird Bell, and Margret Edith (Don) Bell-Johnston; and sister-in-law, Lonna Alcock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wallace Richard Bell; and brother-in-law, William Alcock.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with Rev. Stanley Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lindenwood Cemetery in Lindenwood, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Watercolor Society of Indiana, 4181 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240 (watercolorsocietyofindiana.org) or Indiana Artist Club, P.O. Box 20688 Indianapolis, IN 46220 (indianaartists.org) or to your favorite artist.
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