John Alphonso Bell Sr., a dedicated public servant, respected lawmaker, and esteemed Army veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on April 20, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents Isabella Christopher and Sydney Alphonso Bell; Wife, Gloria Bell; Daughter, Gina Bell; Grandson, Jesse Martinez: Adopted Father, Ullmont L. James Sr.
He is survived by his Daughters, Jurene Bell, Alesis Boddie-Morris; Sons, John Bell Jr., Jason Bell, Cirgie A. Bell, John M. Bell; Grandchildren, Jaheem Lawrence, Yshu Bell, Desiree Bell, Cirgie P. Bell, Shamoi Bell, Shatoya Bell, Denae Bell, Rishon Bell, Jahnoah Bell, Kasheema Miller, Akeella Bell, Khalil Bell, Brandon Bell, Talisha Griffith Simmonds; Great Grandchildren, Janiece Lawrence, Jordyn Lawrence, Jahnoah Bell Jr., Alaunis Bell, Noah Miller, Roselyn Ross, Kaleah Belardo, Kaon Durand, Bernhardt, Tahir & Talia Simmonds, Aniya, Zymir, Tasean, Dontre, Tayden, Marriah, Amauriana, Umani & Xaviel Bell; Daughter-In-Law, Denise Bell, Felicia Tyson, Jen Combe, Eslyn John-Parrilla; Caregivers, Zahlasha Chinnery, Cecilia George, Rheanna LaPlace, Cattianna Glasgow, Teanna Browne, Asanté Wenceslas, Tashana George, Be’Anca Joseph, Avonice Martin, Geraldine Willocks, Staff at The Turning Point, Gisel Benjamin, Shakira Jose, Akelina Jeffrey; Special Friends, Bobby James, King Derby, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Nelson, Ruth Cruz, Wanda Belardo, Laverne Bailey, Kenneth Hermon, Ullmont L. James Jr., Luz James, Donna Green, Olaf Hendricks, Marilyn Bartlett, James Family, Tyson Family, Herman Family, Charlo Christian, Hansen Family, Watergut Posse, Canton Family, Milagros Johnson. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A viewing for John A. Bell Sr. will be held at the Legislature of the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at Island Center for the Performing Arts. Viewing will begin at 9:00 AM with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. Family, friends, and community members are invited to pay their respects and celebrate his remarkable life.
Professional Arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
