Harman Brown Bell III passed away peacefully on March 2,2023.  Humpy was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 9, 1933.  Being in a military family, he lived in many different cities around the country. After finishing high school in Virginia, Humpy served 2 years in the Navy and then attended the United States Naval Academy.  After the Academy, he moved to Central Florida in 1956 and went to work for Florida Telephone as an Engineer. Over his 40 year career Humpy also contributed his time to several organizations, including being Director and President of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, United Way Leadership Club, and Board of Directors for the Florida Credit Union.

In December 1979, Humpy moved his family from Leesburg, FL to Mount Dora, FL. He continued to work for the phone company until his retirement on September 10, 1997. Humpy was an active member of St Patrick Catholic Church for 43 years. Outside of work related activities, he was a very devoted friend to many, also active in many extracurricular activities; including travel softball for 15 years, tennis matches, and most importantly an avid hunter his entire life – getting his final turkey last year at 88 years old. In addition, Humpy was very proud to be an active member on the annual Turkey banquet committee for 20+ years! "Boy did he like to harass the turkey's in the springtime"

During his extraordinary life, Humpy enjoyed 57 years of marriage to his wife Jeanie; he was a devoted husband and father and never missed an opportunity to spend time with his family. Humpy and Jeanie were blessed with being able to travel together throughout the years; with their favorite trips being to Man-O-War Cay in the Abacos. Some of his best times included long talks and visits with his daughter Maria, hunting and fishing with his son Chris, and investing wisdom in his grandkids, Logan, Taylor, Hogan and Hunter. Humpy loved tinkering in what is otherwise known as "the garage".

Humpy is preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanie of Mt. Dora; daughter Maria Masters (Ted) of Austin, TX; son Chris Bell (Richelle) of Milton, GA; and four grandchildren, Logan Masters, Taylor Masters, Hogan Losch and Hunter Losch.

A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Lakeside Inn following mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Patrick Catholic Church at 6803 Old Hwy 441 South, Mt. Dora 32757.