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Thomas Ranken Bell

August 4, 1958 — August 14, 2024

Williford

Thomas Ranken Bell

Thomas Ranken Bell, 66, of Williford, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. 

He was born on August 4, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey, son of the late John Maurice and Mary (Walsh) Bell. Tom served our country in the united States Army. He loved to fix old cars and restore them to their original beauty. Tom was very smart and career driven. He was always trying out a new invention or business. Tom invented the Human Bowling Ball and Sumo Wrestling suits for Disney and his inventions can be seen in the Disney film, Blank Check from 1993.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Kelly Taylor (Chris), Jessica M Bell Hightower and Baby Jessica Bell. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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