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Personal note from Daughter Tona Bell
Obituary
Dan Gresham Bell, aka The Old Man (T.O.M) peacefully passed away on July 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. He was 84. He was at home with daugher, Tona and son-in-law, Randy. He was born on October 9, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia to Myra and Ernest (E.R.) Bell.
He served in the Navy for four years and was an aviation communications specialist. He went to Georgia Tech and dedicated his life to telecommunications, first as an …
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What was Dan's favorite color?
hunter green
hunter green
hunter green
What causes did Dan care about most?
helping kids and young people
helping kids and young people
helping kids and young people
What were Dan's favorite local spots?
Crab Shack, The Salt Shack, Hooters
Crab Shack, The Salt Shack, Hooters
Crab Shack, The Salt Shack, Hooters
What were Dan's favorite vacation spots?
England
England
England
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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Hospice care provided by
Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph's Hospital
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