Manuel Edward Bell, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home in Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County on October 9, 1934 he was the son of the late Jonas Edward Bell and wife Ethel Hullender Bell. Manuel was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was an avid farmer and had quite the green thumb. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a flight mechanic on B-52's and C-130's He was a man that loved his whole family deeply, and his grandchildren were the highlight of his world.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 51 years Rosie Cook Bell of the home, Manuel Edward Bell Jr. (Tammy), Cheryl Thrift (Michael), Michael Bell (Amy), Deb Swayney (Buddy), Shelia Wilson, Belinda Mikkelson (Gary), Kim Conley (Jim) and Sandy Alne (Marty), one sister, Fern Crawford, a special grandson, Jonas Edward Bell; along with 15 grand-children and 20 great grandchildren.

Memorial service with full Military Honors will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 9, 2021 with Rev. Jim Brackett and Rev. Pat Andrews officiating in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. The family welcomes friends to visit them at their home.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com