January 28, 1969 - March 25, 2017
Jimmy Anthony Bell was born in Delano, California to Jimmy Bell Sr. and Linda K. Kelly Bell, on January 28, 1969. Jimmy was also known as Anthony to family and close friends. He attended elementary school in Pixley, CA. His family later relocated to Stockton, CA where he attended Edison High School. After graduating, he attended Sacramento State University, where he earned a Baccalaureate Degree in Political Science. He then moved to the greater Washington DC area in the mid 1990’s and earned a law degree from American University.
Jimmy passed away while doing what he loved most – practicing law. He received many accolades for his legal work form the House of Representatives, Maryland State Senate, Governor of California, and many more. Jimmy Bell owned his own law firm which produced several attorneys. In 2003 Jimmy was nominated for Judgeship on the Maryland court of special appeals. He was also a 33rd degree Prince Hall Mason, and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
He is preceded in death by his father Jimmy Bell Sr.
Left to mourn the passing of Jimmy are his son Isaiah; his daughter Skye; mother Linda K. Kelly Bell; brothers: Wesley D. Bell, Marquis Harris Jr. and many other family members.
SERVICES
A Memorial Service for Jimmy Bell is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.