William Randall "Randy" Bell, 64, of Afton, Oklahoma formerly of Coffeyville passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
He was born on July 7, 1960, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Winfred Ray Sr. and Patsy Pauline (Gibson) Bell. Randy grew up and attend in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley High School in 1978.
Randy started his career at SEK Sheet Metal learning the sheet metal trade from Frank Hartley. He later went on his own becoming co-owner and operator of two successful businesses, Bell-Eck Heat and Air and later Apex Heat and Air, from which he retired in 2016. He was a former member of Grace Fellowship in Coffeyville and an active member of Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 and the Scottish Rite Consistory in Fort Scott. In his retirement, Randy pursued his love for collecting Coffeyville memorabilia, antiquing, classic cars, and watching football games.
He married his wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Reardon, on July 12, 1986, and together they built a life filled with love and joy. Their daughter, Melissa Compston, and her husband, Jake, gifted Randy with two grandsons whom he adored, Nolan "Parky" and Ian "Willy". Randy was known for his love for his family, especially his grandsons, who brought immense joy to his life.
Randy is survived by his wife, Kathy; his daughter, Melissa (Jake Compston) and grandsons, Nolan and Ian Compston; his sister-in-law, Janice Bell, father-in-law Joe Reardon, brother-in-law Tom Reardon, sister-in-law Janet Larkin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Ray Sr. and Patsy Bell; his brother, Ray Bell; and his granddaughter, Sadie Elizabeth Compston.
A memorial service celebrating Randy's life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Fellowship, located at 2455 Woodland Avenue, Coffeyville, Kansas with Pastor Doug Mund officiating.
The family will greet friends on Friday, July 19th at Grace Fellowship from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The family suggests memorials in Randy's memory to Shriners Children's Hospital; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337
As we gather to remember Randy, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements
