Claude A Bell III

Claude A. Bell, III, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on June 25, 2025. Claude was born on May 10, 1944, in Kosciusko, MS to the late Claude A. Bell, II, and Frances Roberts Bell. He is a 1962 graduate of Kosciusko High School. After high school, he furthered his education at Ole Miss where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in accounting. He worked for Moltan Company as head of accounting for 25 plus years until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, golf, and fishing. Claude was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Clay Bell; and his brother, Eddie Bell (Pam). He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Julia Baker Bell; son, Mike Bell (Tammy); grandson, Chas Bell; brother, Richard Bell (Wendy); and his two fur babies: a French Brittany named, Joonie Bell, and a Springer named, Bob Baker Bell. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 8455 Germantown Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 9-10 am with a funeral mass to begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, MS at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church in his honor.