DOUGLAS KEVIN BELL

WAKE FOREST NC - Dr. Douglas Kevin Bell, 54, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, September 9, 2011 surrounded by his family. 

Kevin was a loving husband, father, and devoted man of God. He founded Wake Forest Family Eye Care, and faithfully served the community for 26 years. He loved Wakefield Baptist Church and served from the first Sunday in many roles including deacon and Sunday School Teacher.

Kevin found great joy participating in mission trips with the Eye Care Team ministering to those in need, and generously giving his time leading youth sports. Most importantly Kevin showed us how to live each day by faith in Jesus Christ.

Kevin graduated from South Mecklenburh High School and Appalachian State University. He recevied his BSOD from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Monday morning, September 12, 2011 at Bay Leaf Baptist Church.
Dr. Bell is survived by his wife, Melanie; his children, Lauren, Emily, Martin and Matthew; his parents, Douglas and Lucille Bell of Charlotte; sisters, LuAnn Christy and husband, Mark of Reidsville and Allison Jenkins and husband, Gary of Kernersville; brother, Jeff Bell and wife Gwyn of Wake Forest; and numerous extended family members. 

Published in The News & Observer on September 11, 2011