James Bell Jr., age 77, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was a New Orleans native who graduated of Booker T. Washington High School (C/O 1960). James was also a retired Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps (1966). He dedicated over 30 years of his life as an electrical engineer. James is preceded in death by his parents, Inez and James Bell Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories his 2 daughters, Kimla Bell and Renetta Bell-Vail; 3 grandchildren, Jasmine Henderson, Tre’Von and Vontre’ Vail; 8 great grandchildren; 3 siblings, Leaudrey Winston, Belinda Knox (Decatur, GA), and Jerry Lang (Cleveland, OH); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.