Rochester: James Preston Bell, 66 years of Rochester, NY formerly of Avon, NY died unexpectedly, Monday May 30, 2011 at his home. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, May 30, 1945 the son of J. Francis and Frances Louise Meekin Bell. Graduating from Avon Central School in 1963, he enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Victoria Bell in January 2008.

He is survived by his sister, Valerie (Norman) Jones of North Fort Myers, FL and his brother, Jon (Lisa) Bell of Fort Pierce, FL. brother-in-law, Joseph Callahan of Conesus Lake. dear friend, Audrey Perry of Rochester. nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend graveside services Friday, June 3, 2011, 2:30 PM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Route 20A, Geneseo, with full military honors. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Rd. Building 160, Rochester, NY 14618. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com