Robert Cleveland Schell, 68, of Vancleave, MS finally lost his battle with lymphatic cancer on Friday, June 15, 2012 surrounded by his beloved family and friends. He served his country in the USAF, retiring as a Master Sgt. after 26 years and as a civil servant for 14 years until retirement in 2005. He was family oriented, enjoyed cruising, fishing, and gaming with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Virginia Schell and sister, Linda D. Schell.
Mr. Schell is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Schell; daughters, Angela Schell and Christy Schell-Andrews (William); grandchildren, Jessica Andrews and Makayla Andrews and his dog, Buddy.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi. Friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery.