Elva Gene "Obbie" Bell Jr.

Elva Gene "Obbie" Bell Jr., 34, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.  He was born on September 22, 1988 in Louisville.  Obbie was an employee of Barton Distillery, an avid U of K Fan, loved camping, he had a humorous personality and he looked forward and enjoyed his kids that where his world.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Brenda Montgomery; maternal step-grandfather, Ray Montgomery and an aunt; Christina Stiltz.

He is survived by his two children, Jaxon Bell and Maci Bell; parents, Gene and Vickie Bell; sister, Brittany Bell (Kenny);niece, Gracie Bell; nephew, Brennan Bell all of Bardstown; aunt, Felicia Mattingly of Loretto; two uncles, David Mattingly of Loretto and Mark Stiltz of Bardstown; maternal grandparents, Carl and Lisa Mattingly of Loretto; paternal grandparents, Billie and Jan Bell of Raywick; five cousins, Tanya, Kara, Devon, Aliya and Maddison; and his beloved dog, Cocoa.

His funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Bro. Rodney Lynch and Jon Drury will officiate. Visitation will be 3 till 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and 9 till 11 A.M. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Barlow Funeral Home.

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