Bryan Wesley Bell

Bryan Wesley Bell, age 54 of Bethlehem, GA, passed away on January 1, 2023. Bryan was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. He was a 1986 graduate of Winder Barrow High School and played on the Bulldog football team. Bryan was a Boy Scout, having earned the rank of Life Scout. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and continued serving his community as a Law Enforcement Officer in White County (Cleveland) and Habersham County (Baldwin). He also served as a Councilman for the City of Bethlehem and was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. When not working, Bryan enjoyed fishing and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his puppies: Molly, Holly, and Cabela; and his cat, Coco.

Bryan was the son of Nell Malcom Bell and the late Thomas Wesley Bell of Bethlehem. He is survived by his wife: Nancy Harper Bell; his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids; and his sister, Tracy Bell.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be in Smith Memory Chapel on Friday, January 6, at 2:30 pm, with Rev. Frank Bernat officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.