Earl E. Bell (May 10, 1920 – October 6, 1984) was an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Earl E. Bell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1976–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Guest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1920 Capron, Virginia, US |
| Died | October 6, 1984 (aged 64) Loudoun Memorial Hospital, Leesburg, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Elon College |
| Occupation | Politician, automotive dealer |
| Military career | |
| Service | United States Army Air Force |
| War | World War II |
Biography
editBell was born in Capron, Virginia on May 10, 1920, and was raised a Methodist in Portsmouth. He attended Elon College.[1] During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Forces. After the war, he worked as an automotive dealer.[2]
In 1976, Bell ran for the Virginia House of Delegates under the Virginia's 17th congressional district under Loudoun County. During a debate, Republican candidate Eileen Stout called him a "used car salesman from Loudoun County". Bell was elected to office, and continued to serve until 1981. He had a wife named Terry, and they had 4 sons together.[3]
Bell died in the Loudoun Memorial Hospital in Leesburg on October 6, 1984, of congestive heart failure at the age of 64.[2]
References
edit- ^ "House History". history.house.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b "Earl Bell Dies". The Washington Post. 9 October 1984. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Morris, Wilson (19 October 1977). "20th District Race Tests Power of Democratic Incumbents". The Washington Post.