John Bell, Jr.

John Bell Jr. 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in his home. He was born in Fort Smith, Ark., to John and Lillian (Sweeten) Bell. He was a well-known artist of Fort Smith having painted many local landmarks. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He is survived by his wife Maxine of the home, one daughter, Lisa Jean Murphy of Conway, Ark.; one brother, Jimmy Earl Bell of Fort Smith, Ark., and one granddaughter, Jessie Scumbarger of Conway, Ark. The family will visit with friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. In lieu of flowers please make memorials may be made to the Literacy Council, P.O. Box 423, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902. Online condolences may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.