Franklin Chad Bell, age 43, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1981 in Carroll County, Georgia, to Randy Morris Bell and Kathy June Jones Bell.

Chad was a proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 2000, where he was an outstanding football player and earned the prestigious "Lion of the Year" award. Throughout his life, Chad exhibited a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence. He was a certified fluid specialist, worked as a sales manager for Hydro-Power Systems and was recently promoted to Vice President over sales for the US territory.

A dedicated family man, Chad loved spending time with his wife, Eileen, and daughter, Kaitlyn Bell. He was also a devoted stepfather to Brady Tibbetts. Chad was a member of Roopville Road Baptist Church, where he cherished his faith and fellowship with others. His love for bodybuilding and working out reflected his commitment to maintaining his physical well-being.

Chad is survived by his wife Eileen Bell; daughter, Kaitlyn Bell; stepson, Brady Tibbetts; his parents, Randy and Kathy Bell; his grandfather, Franklin D. Jones; his brother, Blake Bell; his niece, Charleigh Bell; his nephews, Maverick Bell and Ezra Bell; his aunt and uncle, Brenda and Ronald Lovell; his uncle, Kim Bell; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Betty Jones and Evelyn Taunton; his step grandfather, Randy Taunton; his grandfather, Garland Bell; and his uncle, Eddie Bell.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Almon Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2 PM at Roopville Road Baptist Church with Dr. Stephen Peeples officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service time.

Interment will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery with Josh Hubbard, Adam McDonald, Ian Wright, Scott Jones, Adam Atkinson, Caleb Butler, Mike Carroll, Matt Watkins, and Jeffery McPherson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Bell and Brady Tibbetts.

Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.