Thomas Alton Bell, 96, of St. Marys, Georgia formerly of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

He was born in Blaine, Maine to the late Earl and Bertha Bell. Thomas enjoyed playing cards, Rummikub, and Cribbage. He loved to volunteer and helped with the senior center, food ministry, and the Sheriff's Department. Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Bell; brothers, Robert and Lawrence Bell.

Survivors include his sons, Colby Bell and Joseph Bell; daughter, Pamela Unger and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Dennis Bell and wife Katie, Catherine Zybala and husband Mike, Megan Caudill and husband Andrew, Jeffrey Unger and wife Hope; 6 great-grandchildren; along with a host of friends and extended family.

A military graveside service will be conducted at 1pm on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 and Dr. Chris Fowler officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm. The family would like to thank Magnolia Manor and Georgia Hospice for their loving care.

Allison Memorial Chapel in St Marys and Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Bell family.