Mr. Samuel Paul Bell

Samuel Paul Bell, 44, of Chicago, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 8, 2022, from injuries from a bicycle vehicle accident at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.

Sam was born February 26, 1978, in Galesburg the son of Gary James and Lois (Erwin) Bell.

He is survived by his mother, Lois Hobbs of Galesburg; his brothers, Montgomery J. (Wendy) Bell of Acworth, Georgia, and Daryl E. (Jennifer) Bell of Jackson, Wisconsin; his sister, Caroline A. (Greg) Streeter of Galva, Illinois; his nieces and nephews, Kyle, and Lilly Streeter and Madelin, Carson and Nathan Bell; and a large extended family that included, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that he loved so much. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary, his grandparents, Sam and Marjorie Erwin and Paul and Belva Bell.

Sam graduated from Galesburg High School in 1996 and Eastern Illinois University in 2000. Sam was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg.  He moved to Chicago in 2000 and worked as an account executive in corporate sales for Canon Solutions America for over 20 years. Sam currently was Co-Chair and tutor for Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) in Chicago.  Since 1965, the Midtown Educational Foundation has provided a safe haven for Chicago’s underserved youth.  Sam was deeply committed to supporting the MEF community.    

Sam had a strong devotion to his family and friends.  He loved to travel, visiting friends all over the world. He had an outgoing personality that never knew a stranger and was always up for a new adventure.  Sam had a way of always making your day brighter.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg with Rev. Kay Daniel, Rev. Martha-Jean Fitch, and Chaplain Jordan Knight officiating. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Cremation will follow services with a burial at a later date in East Linwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Midtown Educational Foundation, 718 South Loomis Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607, or at www.midtown-metro.org.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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