Billy Luke Bell

Billy Luke Bell was born December 29, 1941 in Stephenville, TX. He died at home in Stephenville on December 17 at the age of 78. He grew up in Stephenville and graduated from Tarleton State University. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a member of Shady Oaks Baptist Church in Hurst. Billy worked as a computer programmer, and later retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

Billy married Linda Davis in 1962 and had two children: Jim and Kelly. Billy and Linda were married for 47 years until her passing.

In 2010, Billy married JoAnne Akridge. Together they shared a love for animals and had chickens, dogs, cats and horses on their farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bell, wife, Linda Bell, son, Jim Bell, sister, Judy Patterson, brothers Bobby Bell, Johnny Bell and stepdaughter, Jeannie Akridge.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; daughter Kelly Zatynski and husband, Jeff; stepdaughter, Lisa Hargan and husband, Jeff and their daughters Elly, Isabel, Katie; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 28, 2020 with funeral service following at 2:00 P.M. at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel located at 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, Texas 76053. Interment will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.