Richard was born to the late William Bell, Jr. and Gloria Davidson Bell on February 13, 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from WSOC TV after 30 years of service. Richard was a ham radio operator and a member of The American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
Richard is survived by his sister, Wendy Yancey and her husband Steve of Concord, NC.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.