James "Jimmy" J. Bell III

James J. Bell III "Jimmy" passed away suddenly on February 5, 2020 at the age of 42. He is the beloved son of James J. Bell Jr. (Kate) and the late Florence Rosenfelt. Devoted father of Carter "Capone" Bell. Dear brother of Tiffany Bell and Karla Whiting. Loving uncle of Gage, Gabriel, Jayden, and Isabella. Grandson of Natividad and the late Gustave Rosenfelt and the late Ruth and James Bell. Sadly missed by his aunt Ruth McGhee, with whom he shared a special relationship and also by his aunts, uncles, and many cousins.  Jimmy was a sports fan and athlete who played football for Frankford High School until he graduated in 1996. He also spent time as a coach for his alma mater and was a proud Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Wednesday February 12, 2020 beginning at 9am in the Hubert M. McBride Funeral Home 2357 E. Cumberland Street Philadelphia PA 19125. Funeral service 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the Carter Bell Scholarship Fund C/O TD Bank 2623 Ridge Pike Trooper, PA 19403. Donations can also be made at any TD Bank or given in care of the funeral home. 

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