Carey “Chip” Bell passed away peacefully in his Marysville home on the evening of May 13th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born in Chillicothe on November 8th, 1964 to Nancy Louise Schneider Bell and Albert Leroy Bell. He was predeceased by his mother, father, and grandparents—Hazel and Carey Schneider—along with aunts Anna Curry and Judy Ramey and uncle, Bill Schneider.
He is survived by his children, Xanthe Zeitstuck and Adam (Hope) Bell along with his granddaughter, Lainey Lyn Bell. He also leaves behind his significant other, Rev. Marcy A Taylor, sister Lori (Chris) Peffly, niece Hannah (Branden) Ten Brink, nephew Ryan Peffly, aunts Carolyn Schneider and Marilyn Vuozzo, aunt JoAnn (Carroll) Brooks and many cousins and friends.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can also be made to Marysville Quarterback Club P.O. Box 1061 Marysville, OH 43040 or New Hope Church 4739 W Powell Rd. Powell, OH 43065. Checks should be made out to New Hope Church and the memo line should include Chip Bell/Youth Ministry.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Sarah Palsma officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 11 – 2 prior to the service.