Wayne Thomas Bell

Wayne Thomas Bell, 86, of Waveland, passed away on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born on March 1, 1934 in Roachdale to the late Dory and Bertha (Myers) Bell.

He married Magnollie Sturman on his 20th birthday. She preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 2009.

Wayne worked as a tool and dye machinist. He retired from California Pellet Mill in 1970.

He was a member of the Browns Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time in the woods, hunting ginseng and mushrooms, woodworking and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Staci (Rob) Smith, Dennis Barker Jr. (Trisha) and Kara Kellerman; stepson Dennis (SueAnn) Barker, nine great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three foster children, Douglas Meagher (Jeff Barnett), Starlah Meagher (Daniel) Smith and Rex (Dana Ann) Meagher; and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Machledt & Servies Funeral Home, 301 E. Green St., Waveland, with Pastor Rodney Coffman officiating. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. We ask that all in attendance wear masks and practice social distancing.

You are invited to visit www.machledtservies.com, where you may share a memory or leave a condolence for the family.

Machledt & Servies Funeral Home has been entrusted with Wayne’s funeral arrangements.