Edgar Archie Bell, Jr. was born on October 21, 1937 in Camden, he was the son of  Edgar Archie Bell Sr. and Rebecca Rabon Bell.

Edgar Archie Bell, Jr., 82, of Lugoff, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

He retired from Duke Power Company after 37 years. He was a faithful member of Springvale Baptist Church where he held many positions in the church including Adult Men Sunday School teacher and deacon. He was former trustee with the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home and the Kershaw Baptist Association. Mr. Bell enjoyed farming and hunting but most of all spending time with family.

Surviving were his wife of 63 years, Pansy Proctor Bell; sons, Gordon Bell (Sally) of Rock Hill and Edgar A. Bell III (Kim) of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Sarah Pantalion (Travis), Matt Bell (Emily), Rachel Bell, Caroline Bell, Ryan Bell (Sarah), Cameron Bell (Merritt); 9 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Betty Jane Proctor and Barbara Proctor.

He was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Leonard Proctor and Johnny Proctor.

Funeral service for were held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Springvale Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Springvale Baptist Church or Connie Maxwell Children’s Home.