Nathan Bell

December 20, 1981 - December 14, 2019

Nathan Anthony Bell, age 37 years, a resident of Anna, Illinois, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2019, at 1:52 PM in Anna. Nathan was born December 20, 1981 in Carbondale, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Ashley Sullivan on January 21, 2012 in Mill Creek, Illinois. Nathan is survived by: his wife – Ashley Bell of Anna; his parents – Daryl & Barbara (Bell) Turner of Ullin; 4 stepsons – Joseph, Noah, Bryce, and Trystin Sullivan all of Jonesboro; a brother – Jessie Bell; and 2 nephews – Camryn Bell of Kentucky and Austyn Bell of Ullin. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents – Raymond and Rosa Lee Bell; his paternal grandparents – Carol and Kathrine Turner; and 2 sisters – Candy and Amy. Nathan worked along with his father, Daryl Turner, on grain bins throughout the area. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. He loved spending time with his wife, kids, mom & dad, and nephews. He enjoyed being with his family all the time, making sure his family was happy and loved. Nathan was a member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church. A service honoring the life of Nathan Bell will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 18, 2019, at 1 PM at the Anna Heights Baptist Church, 100 Turner Avenue, Anna, Illinois. Pastor Darryl Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Ebenezer-Hall Cemetery near Lick Creek, Illinois. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon from 12 Noon – 1 PM at the Anna Heights Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the family to assist with expenses and can be mailed in care of Bailey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 695, Vienna, Illinois 62995.