Rocky Mount - Louis Pershing Bell, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006. He was born on April 2, 1918 in Nash County son of the late C. E. and Minnie Edwards Bell.

He is survived by his wife Luereen Pollard Bell, two sons: L. P. Bell, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Ronald L. Bell and wife Sandra of Kure Beach, N.C.; five grandchildren, and three great-grandsons.

Funeral services were held at at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Curtis officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to: condolence@wheelerwoodlief.com