Leroy V. Bell — As sales agent for the Nash and Chevrolet motor car, at Wakefield, Rhode Island, Leroy V. Bell is one of the prominent businessmen of the community. He was born at Wakefield, on February 14, 1885, son of Louis F. Bell and of Emily (Potter) Bell. He was educated in the public schools of the State, attending South Kingstown High School, Rhode Island State College and School of Design, and began his active career as a builder and contractor in association with his father. This association was continued for about twenty years.
In 1922, however, Mr. Bell went into the automobile business for himself at Wakefield, taking over the Nash agency. In 1927 he added the Chevrolet car and has since continued a sales and service agency for these two cars. Under his supervision sales figures for both the Nash and Chevrolet have risen to an exceptionally high figure. Mr. Bell is an able businessman. While working with his father as contractor and builder he displayed the same energy and initiative which have now brought him success.
In politics Mr. Bell is an independent voter, supporting those policies which he considers in the best interest of community, State, or Nation, and casting his ballot for the best-qualified candidate. He is affiliated fraternally with the Modern Woodmen of America, and with Hope Lodge, No. 25, Free and Accepted Masons. In this latter order he is also a member of Unity Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. Mr. Bell holds membership in the Community Players’ Association at Wakefield, and in the Hope Square and Compass Club. He attends the local Episcopal Church. During the period of the World War Mr. Bell served as quartermaster in the 2d Company of the Rhode Island State Guard. Sign painting and athletic sports are his hobbies.
Leroy V. Bell married Lillian Eaton, who was born at Peace Dale, Rhode Island, and is now deceased. They became the parents of the following children: Louis F.; Leroy V., Jr.; and Thomas Henry.
Source: Carroll, Charles. Rhode Island: Three Centuries of Democracy, vol 4 of 4. New York: Lewis historical Pub. Co., 1932.