James E. "Ed" Bell Jr. 92 of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Saturday July 16, 2011 at Life Line Hospital Wintersville; He was born March 8, 1919 in Mingo Junction, a son of the late James E. Bell Sr. and Mary Voitka Bell. A 31 year veteran of the Mingo Police Dept. serving as Sgt. for 5 years, and 19 years as Lt., he was a former 2nd Ward Councilman for 6 years, a member of the Mingo Fire Dept. for 8 years, 14 years in the Ohio State Aux. Patrol with the rank of Lt.. a graduate of Mingo High School class of 1937, a member of the F.O.P. and American Federation of Police, a member of the American Legion Post 351, past sect. of Tri-State Law Enforcement Officers Association, a graduate of Non Comm. Officers Leadership Courses USAF Air University, Attended courses at Marshal University, West Liberty State College, and the College of Steubenville, dealing with Police Science and Administration of Human Behavior and relations, he also served a total of 26 years in the Air Force 4 years active duty in WW II, and 22 years Air Force Reserve, obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant, he also was a Methodist by Faith. When retiring after 45 years of public service he was to say "I plan to take it easy". Ed is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Margaret E. Matyas Bell, a nephew Edward Kalifut and his wife Martha of Steubenville, 3 nephews, and a niece. Friends will be received at the Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home 115 Union St. Mingo Junction, Tuesday July 19, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, where services will be held Wednesday at 10 am with Rev. James Hoff officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery Mingo Junction. Full Military Graveside Services will be held by the American Legion.To leave a condolence and view Ed's obituary please visits www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.