Lawrence “Bud” James Bell, 83, of Billings, Montana, died October 21, 2026. He was born April, 6, 1943 in Red Lodge, Montana, to Lawrence W. and Pauline Bell (Phillips).

Larry, as he was called by friends, graduated from Billings West High School in 1961 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was stationed in California and Japan and served in Viet Nam 1965-66 as an aircraft mechanic.

After his discharge, he was employed by Selover Buick, retiring after 30 years as an automotive mechanic. He then worked part-time for Napa Auto Parts.

Mr. Bell is proceeded in death by his first wife, Lavonna Irene Bell (Lanphear), second wife, Alice JoAnne Bell (Johnson) (Schock), brother David Lee Bell and grandson Damon Lawrence Tyrell.

He is survived by his daughters Kristina Barrett of Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa Tyrell of Mesa, Arizona, and step-son Paul Regudon of Billings, his sister Loreen Marie Tallmadge of Billings, three grandchildren, Rani, Deanna and Darien, and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 6 at the Yellowstone National Cemetery, 55 Buffalo Trail Rd., Laurel, Montana.

Condolences can be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com/obituaries. Memorials are suggested to The Marine Corps League Foundation – online at www.mclfoundation.org/donations or mail at PO Box 4693, Lake Charles, LA 70606.

Lawrence Bell

April 06, 1943 - October 21, 2026

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