Samuel Bell Jr.

YOUNGSTOWN — Samuel Bell Jr., 64, formerly of East High Avenue, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.

Samuel was born Feb. 20, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Samuel Bell Sr. and Migheon Walker, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

He was a graduate of East High School, proudly served in the US Navy, and worked in the steel industry, as well as various other jobs throughout his life.

He leaves behind his son, Kam Bell; his four siblings, Melvin Neail, Rachelle Roberts, Sonya Bebbs-Martin, and Tracy Davis; as well as many extended family members from the Bell and Bayyan family, Kool & The Gang, and Walker family.

Although he struggled with addictions during his life, Samuel later found solace when he moved to Detroit to care for his mother. After some time, he returned to Youngstown where he passed away due to natural causes.

A celebration of Sam’s life will be held promptly at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in the chapel at Tod Homestead Cemetery, 2200 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, with interment to follow.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.