John Bell Jr.
- October 4, 1937
- November 8, 2013
- 76 years
- stomach cancer
About John Bell Jr.
John Bell Jr., 76, American artist, stomach cancer.
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|John Bell Jr. (October 4, 1937 – November 8, 2013) was an American painter and sculptor whose career spanned nearly fifty years.
Bell was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 4, 1937, the son of Oklahoma-born parents John Sr. and Lillian L. Bell (née Sweeten). He graduated from Northside High School and University of Arkansas in 1965.
In August 2013, Bell was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He subsequently died of the illness on November 8, 2013, aged 76, at his Fort Smith home. Bell was survived by his wife, Maxine, of fifty years, a daughter (born 1965), a granddaughter, and his brother.
Legacy
In 2022, the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas approved the naming of a new park along Riverfront Drive after the late artist. John Bell Jr. Park will be 51 acres and include soccer fields, an inclusive playground, and options for future expansion.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bell_Jr._(artist)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was John Bell Jr. born?
- A.October 4, 1965
- B.August 15, 1937
- C.November 8, 1937
- D.October 4, 1937correct
The biography states that John Bell Jr. was born on October 4, 1937.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In which city was John Bell Jr. born?
- A.Fort Smith, Arkansascorrect
- B.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- C.Little Rock, Arkansas
- D.Fayetteville, Arkansas
John Bell Jr. was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Source: early life section
3.What were the professions of John Bell Jr. during his career?
- A.Musician and teacher
- B.Photographer and architect
- C.Painter and sculptorcorrect
- D.Author and poet
John Bell Jr. was an American painter and sculptor whose career spanned nearly fifty years.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Where did John Bell Jr. attend high school?
- A.Arkansas Central High School
- B.Northside High Schoolcorrect
- C.Southside High School
- D.Fort Smith High School
John Bell Jr. graduated from Northside High School.
Source: education section
5.What was the maiden name of John Bell Jr.'s mother, Lillian L. Bell?
- A.Sweetencorrect
- B.Smith
- C.Miller
- D.Jones
John Bell Jr.'s mother was Lillian L. Bell, whose maiden name was Sweeten.
Source: family background section
6.What year did John Bell Jr. graduate from the University of Arkansas?
- A.1970
- B.1965correct
- C.1960
- D.1955
John Bell Jr. graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965.
Source: education section
7.What illness was John Bell Jr. diagnosed with in August 2013?
- A.Lung cancer
- B.Stomach cancercorrect
- C.Brain tumor
- D.Heart disease
John Bell Jr. was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August 2013.
Source: death and illness section
8.What was the age of John Bell Jr. when he passed away?
- A.72
- B.80
- C.76correct
- D.69
John Bell Jr. died on November 8, 2013, at the age of 76.
Source: death and illness section
9.Where did John Bell Jr. pass away?
- A.At a hospice in Little Rock
- B.At his Fort Smith homecorrect
- C.At a hospital in Oklahoma
- D.At the University of Arkansas
John Bell Jr. died at his Fort Smith home.
Source: death and illness section
10.How long was John Bell Jr. married to his wife, Maxine?
- A.Forty years
- B.Sixty years
- C.Fifty yearscorrect
- D.Thirty years
The text notes that John Bell Jr. was survived by his wife, Maxine, of fifty years.
Source: family life section
11.In what year was the daughter of John Bell Jr. born?
- A.1960
- B.1965correct
- C.1970
- D.1958
John Bell Jr.'s daughter was born in 1965.
Source: family life section
12.What is the size of the park named after John Bell Jr. in Fort Smith?
- A.60 acres
- B.25 acres
- C.51 acrescorrect
- D.40 acres
John Bell Jr. Park will be 51 acres in size.
Source: legacy section
13.Which city approved the naming of a park after John Bell Jr. in 2022?
- A.Northside
- B.Oklahoma City
- C.Fort Smithcorrect
- D.Fayetteville
The city of Fort Smith, Arkansas approved the naming of a new park after the artist.
Source: legacy section
14.What features are planned for John Bell Jr. Park?
- A.Soccer fields and an inclusive playgroundcorrect
- B.An art gallery and theater
- C.A museum and library
- D.A sculpture garden and fountain
John Bell Jr. Park will include soccer fields and an inclusive playground.
Source: legacy section
15.From which state were the parents of John Bell Jr. originally?
- A.Arkansas
- B.Missouri
- C.Texas
- D.Oklahomacorrect
John Bell Jr. was the son of Oklahoma-born parents.
Source: early life section
16.What was the approximate length of John Bell Jr.'s career as an artist?
- A.Fifty yearscorrect
- B.Sixty years
- C.Forty years
- D.Thirty years
John Bell Jr.'s career as a painter and sculptor spanned nearly fifty years.
Source: biographical introduction
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