Mr. James Clarence Bell age 81, of Golden St. Denton passed away on Thursday, July 13 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Denton Town Cemetery conducted by Rev. Gerald Ward. Mr. Bell was born March 5, 1936 in Davidson County to Talmage Bell and Emma Yates Bell. He retired from Ultra-Mek and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Denton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Bell and a sister, Nona Bell Adams. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dorcas Wood Bell of the home; daughter, Cindy Cagle and husband Jimmy of Liberty; brothers, Kermit Bell of Denton and Curtis Bell of Kernersville; 3 grandchildren, Brandon Scott, Shea Kendrick, and Brad Kendrick; 5 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. Online condolences may be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com