Carlton Eugene Bell

Carlton Eugene Bell, Sr., 52 years, 7 months and 11 days old was called from his earthly home to his heavenly home at 3:26 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Honor Health Medical Center Scottsdale Shea of Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on June 15, 1963 to the late Wilbur Bell and the late Pearl Brewer Bell. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Clarence and Birdie Bell and his maternal grandparents Leroy Wilson and Gertie Mae Brewer. Carlton saw the need of a personal savior in his life at a young age. He joined and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis, Illinois, where he served as an usher. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School in 1981 and he attended Paducah Community College. He worked at General Tire in Mayfield, Kentucky. He later moved to the Phoenix area where he became employed at Isola Laminates until his health began to fail him. He enjoyed grilling, socializing and hanging out with his kids. Carlton leaves to cherish his memories: His wife - Maria Castaneda Bell, Scottsdale, Arizona; Three Sons - Carlton Bell, Jr., Christian Bell, and Samauj'i Bell, all of Scottsdale, Arizona; One Daughter - Maria Bell, Scottsdale, Arizona; Two Step-daughters - Alma Castaneda, Scottsdale, Arizona and Jasmine Sanchez (Tony) of Clarksville, Tennessee; One Step-son - Mario Castaneda, Scottsdale, Arizona; One Brother - Carlos (Shannon) Bell, Lafayette, Alabama, five step-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.