Melvin "Bookie" Bell, 71 of North Augusta died Oct. 9, 2009.
Graveside memorial service was held Oct. 17 at the Williston Cemetery, Williston, with Military Rites accorded.
Mr. Bell was born in Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was the son of the late Leroy and Mamie Hair Bell. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired hair stylist, having owned and operated Hair Unlimited in North Augusta for a number of years. He was predeceased by a brothers, James Franklin Bell and Vernon (Ray) Bell.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Lou Lewis and Irene Rinaldi, both of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Conroy Bell of McDonough, Ga. and nieces.
Memorials may be made to The Williston Cemetery, P.O. Box 367, Williston, SC 29853.
The People-Sentinel 10/21/09