With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Bell Jr, who passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. John was a loving husband to Christine Marie Bell for over 58 years, father to Matthew Bell, Jennifer Sterett and Amy Tidland, and a loving father-in-law to Vianey Bell, Randy Sterett and Christopher Tidland, He was fondly known as "Grandpa Ouchie" to Jackson Riley Tidland, Jordan Marie Sterett, Isabella Grace Tidland, and Johnna Reif Sterett.


The visitation, followed by a rosary, will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Strode Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.


Those wishing to honor John's memory may do so by contributing to the Humane Society of Stillwater at 1710 S. Main St., Stillwater, OK 74074.