- Date Of Birth: December 19, 1980
- Date Of Death: January 4, 2014
- State: Indiana
Ricky Bell was born December 19, 1980 in Terre Haute, IN, to Douglas Lees “Shorty” Bell Sr. and Donna Kay Handlin Bell. He went home to be with the Lord Saturday January 4th, 2014 at age 33. He was raised at Fontanet in his mothers place. In 2004 he moved with his family to Terre Haute, but always called Fontanet his home. Growing up he attended AYF Camp Miniwanca in Michigan. He was also in 4-H, swam unified Special Olympics with his brother, and was in Boy Scouts. Ricky was a member of Boy Scout Troop 24, and under the leadership of Dave Bedford he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1997. He most recently volunteered with the scout troop at Ryves Hall. He attended Rio Grande Elementary School, Otter Creek Junior High, and North Vigo High School. At North he was on the track and field team and the band. In 1998, he transferred to Northview High School in Brazil. He became a proud member of the Northview Marching Knights. He marched to two straight State Championships in 1998 and 1999. He was also in the Concert and Jazz Bands. While at Northview he was on the track and field team and wrestling team. He represented Brazil American Legion Post #2 at Hoosier Boy State. After graduation in 2000 he performed with Brazil Community Band. As a boy he attended Higher Ground Christian Center.
