Ronald C. Bell died June 9, 2016 eight days after his 53rd birthday. Ronald passed away at his home in Lynchburg, Va.

Ronald was born in Bethesda, Md., June 1, 1963 to Robert Henry Bell and Ann Marie (Bell) Lewis.

Graduating from Fauquier High School, he continued his education at Lynchburg College where he earned degrees in History and Political Science.

Ronald was a storyteller and was a friend to many and loved by all. His passion was motorcycles, his favorite he kept in his dining room, and loved to ride.

Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry Bell; his brother, Steven Christopher Bell.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Marie Lewis of Hudgins; sisters, Arlene Shepperd and Marilyn Orange, both of Chester, Va., Lesley Pond of White Stone, and Sammie Hudson of Salem, Va.

No services are planned at this time.