Background

Sr., James M. Bell was born on April 5, 1928 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina. Son of Robert Murphy and Elinor Ann (Henry) B.

Education

Bachelor, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina., 1948; Bachelor's Degree, Erskine Seminary, Due West, South Carolina., 1952; Doctor of Divinity, Erskin College, 1979.

Career

Minister, Sandy Plains Association Reformed Presbyterian Church, Tryon, North Carolina, 1952-1955; minister, Tirzah Association Reformed Presbyterian Church, York, South Carolina., 1955-1965; minister, Old Providence Association Reformed Presbyterian Church, Spottswood, Virginia, 1965-1982; minister, Due West Association Reformed Presbyterian Church, since 1982. Chaplain Erskine College, 1985-1990. Moderator General Synod Association ReformedPresbyn.

Church, Greenville, South Carolina., 1987-1988.

Achievements

• Ordained to ministry Association Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1952.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, woodwork, mechanics, softball.

Connections

Married Lois Bell Alexander, June 10, 1952. Children: James M. Junior, Robert W., Ann Marie, Sharon E., John Paul, Lois Allyson.

Father:

Robert Murphy B.

Mother:

Elinor Ann (Henry) B.

Spouse:

Lois Bell Alexander

child:

James M. Junior Sr.

child:

Robert W. Sr.

child:

Ann Marie Sr.

child:

Sharon E. Sr.

child:

John Paul Sr.

child:

Lois Allyson Sr.