Alex Bell, 80, resident of Sylva, NC passed away Monday, May, 14, 2012. Alex was born in McDavid, FL and grew up in Pensacola, FL. He attended Pensacola High School and later would join the Armed Services. After completion of his enlistment Alex gained employment with the City of Pensacola in their utilities division. He would later go on to become a communications officer with Pensacola Police Department for a combined service of 31+ years. Alex always had a passion for the water and fishing and loved to share it with his family and friends. As for his family, Alex was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Of those whose life he touched, he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Noah Bell; mother, Maggie Bell; brother, A.P. (Arthur) Bell and sisters, Agnes Sheppard and Essie Mae Smith. Survivors include his wife, Emily C. Bell; sons, Alex and Jeff Bell; grandchildren, Lindsey, Luke, Noah and Adam; great grandchildren, Cordelia, Lily and Kylie. Graveside Service will be held 2:00pm Friday, May 18, 2012 at St. John's Cemetery with Rev. Geoffrey Lentz officiating. We would like to extend a special thanks to all of the selfless and wonderful family and friends who were so gracious to help with these arrangements, and to all those who contacted us with your condolences and prayers. God Bless. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.