Robert Paul Bell, born March 18th, 1959 in Burbank California. Robert Paul Bell was born to Jack Paul and Catherine Josephine Bell. He was the second of four children. Sisters Sherry and Sue, and little brother Michael. The family of 6 lived in Camarillo California, where Bob went to grade school. He graduated High School in King City California.

Bob (nicknamed Bones) enlisted in the US Navy January 1977, just before his 18th birthday. He began active duty July 4th 1977. After a long career in which he was stationed in several areas of the world he retired in 1995. Bob served as a Flight engineer which began his love of aircraft.

Bob's first love was Cindy. They married and had two sons Robert Paul Bell, Jeffery Merle Bell.

Later in life Bob married Jackie. He loved his step children Chris, Justin, and Melissa. Bob and Jackie became the proud parents to a precious daughter, Jacklyn Amanda Bell, who was born in Hawaii in January 1990.

Anyone who knew Bob knew of his great love and respect for the Navy and all men and women who served our military. He was especially proud of his sons Chris, and Justin, and nephews Jacob, Alex and Jimmy, who have served or are currently serving our country.

He joined his brother and best friend Michael, at Boeing in 1997, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. He was so proud and passionate about his job with Boeing, and developed lifelong friendships with coworkers.

Because of his great honor and respect for our military heroes, Bob began riding with the Patriot Guard Riders. He became the Maryland State Captain and honorably and proudly coordinated and led funeral motorcades for at least 20 missions in Maryland and Arlington.

Bob was so very close to his brother and sisters and loved his nieces and nephews as his own, taking pride in their accomplishments and joys. Christy, Andrea, Jimmy, LeAna, Derek and Hilary and they in turn knew that they could always count on Uncle Bob. His sister in law Charla and Robert shared a special bond, Robert referred to her as his sage.

Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and most recently started again playing golf weekly with his brother.

In recent years Bob took on many new challenges, he had set for himself several goals. He most recently said "that he had come to a point in life where he was very happy". He said to his current love Mary that if he would to die today that he would be satisfied.

Robert had accepted Christ in 1992 and was baptized by his brother Michael. He was a believer and new that he had the grace of our Lord on his side.

Bob touched so many and was loved by so many that he is leaving a big void in many hearts. I know this would bother him but he would tell us to calm down and breathe. That he is just around the corner and will be keeping a seat warm for us.

Family will receive friends for Bob's Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ, 44850 St. Andrews Church Rd., California, MD, 20619 where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Pastor Leroy Finto officiating.

Interment will take place on December 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.