H. Bradford Bell, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, and Sun City Center, Fla., passed away at Tampa General Hospital on Jan. 20, 2021, at the age of 88.

Brad was born and raised in Beaver Falls, Pa. He graduated from Kiski Prep School, Duke University (Bachelor’s) and Xavier University (Master’s). He served in the United States Air Force for four years and then pursued his career in education as a teacher for 15 years with the Whitehall School District and as a principal for 25 years with the Buckeye Valley School District (Delaware County) both in Ohio. He and his wife retired to Sun City Center, Fla., in 2001.

Survived by his wife of 62 years, Magda Bell; daughter, Rebecca Bell of Tampa; son, Gregory Bell, DDS of Chicago; his sister, Louise Stephenson of Jupiter, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother and sister.

Brad loved golfing, traveling, tai chi, reading and Duke basketball. He was also very fond and proud of his Ostrander teachers and students over the years.

He was a proud member of the Iron Dukes (former Duke student athlete), KAPPA SIGMA Fraternity, Masons of Ohio, Shriners International, Scottish Rite and St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.

Brad will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed, forever loved and remembered always.