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James "Jim" F. Bell, Jr.

January 30th, 1965 - March 25th, 2025

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James F. Bell, Jr., 60, of Ocala, Florida passed away on March 25, 2025.  He was born on January 30, 1965 in Dunkirk, New York. 

 

Jimmy graduated in the Class of 1984 from Silver Creek high school.  Jimmy was an avid stamp collector.  He loved to play golf and paint ceramics.  He loved to go shooting at the range with his friends and family and was a member of the USCCA.  He was a restaurant manager for years and loved good food. 

 

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Elvira Mary Botticello, his mom Dolores Marie Bell and his father James F. Bell, Sr.  He was also preceded by several aunts, uncles and cousins and his beloved dogs Duke and Reese. 

 

Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and his sister, Mary Beth and dog, Teddy, who will miss him terribly.  He is also survived by his Aunts Nancy Greco and Gail Botticello as well as many cousins and his best friend, Paul Pelissier. 

 

A memorial service will be held on April 12, 2025, at 11:00 am at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services Timber Ridge Chapel with a luncheon to follow.  All family, friends and neighbors are welcomed by the family. 

 

You are invited to view livestream by clicking the link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f25045117046806

 

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Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - TimberRidge

Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - TimberRidge

Hiers-Baxley in TimberRidge, set against a backdrop of natural beauty, has long been a source of compassionate and individualized funeral care in North Central Florida. Our facility, designed with tranquility in mind, offers spacious, large-capacity settings, including a serene chapel ideal for gathering in remembrance and celebrating loved ones. We are dedicated to facilitating memorial planning with a personalized touch, ensuring each service reflects the unique life it honors....

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