Allyn Bell

Everette Allyn Bell completed this life's ride on Sunday, September 7, 2025, arriving at his destination to dwell forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Allyn was born in Coweta County on October 13, 1937, to Loy and Ava Nell Bell. He was the second of their six children. Early in life, Allyn knew that he wanted to pursue a career in education, and he worked multiple jobs to pay for his college tuition and expenses. He earned several degrees from the University of Georgia, and he was an avid Bulldogs fan. He was proud to be the first of three generations to graduate from the University of Georgia. Soon after beginning his teaching career, Allyn met and married his bride, Brenda Hamilton, who was the love of his life. They were blessed with three children, Dean, Karen, and Kevin. The family settled in Moreland in 1966, and Allyn and Brenda lived there for the next 58 years. Allyn served a term as the Mayor of Moreland and was elected to the City Council several times. Allyn served in several capacities in the Coweta County School System over his thirty-year career. He was a teacher, counselor, and principal, and he concluded his career in the Central Office. He enjoyed encouraging and instructing students and helping them find their path in life. Allyn was an active member of the Newnan Kiwanis Club for more than 50 years. He enjoyed the camaraderie and opportunity for community service the club provides. Bicycle riding was another passion of Allyn's. He rode thousands of miles with his bicycle buddies, including completing the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia twenty times. He rode a century (100 miles in one ride) multiple times, but the bicycling achievement that he enjoyed the most was riding across the United States from San Diego to Savannah at the age of 63. He was fond of asking new acquaintances, "Have I ever told you about the time I rode my bike across the country?" Allyn enjoyed gardening, and he had a garden every year for almost sixty years. He delighted in sharing the vegetables he grew with family and friends. He also became quite adept at maintaining and repairing tillers, and he enjoyed refurbishing old tillers for other gardeners. Allyn also enjoyed restoring 1940 Fords. He owned three of them: a sedan, a coupe, and a truck. He enjoyed tinkering with them and showing them off, and he was always thrilled when a bride and groom asked him to chauffeur them away in one of his cars on their wedding day. Allyn's own marriage was very important to him. He loved Brenda well, and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years together following their wedding in the Historic Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Newnan. Thereafter, Allyn was a Sunday School teacher, committee member, deacon, and usher who served faithfully and joyfully. He was honored to be elected as a Deacon Emeritus in his retirement years. He was a long-time member of the Joshua Sunday school class, where he served as the class secretary for many years. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ and helped others experience the Lord's grace by his faithful witness and numerous acts of kindness and service over his lifetime. Allyn and Brenda raised their three children at First Baptist Church of Newnan and were delighted when each followed the Lord in baptism there. Allyn and Brenda welcomed into their family two daughters-in-law and a son-in-law and loved them as much as their own children. They delighted in having four grandchildren, Autumn, Alex, Hadley, and Will, and a great grandson, Greisyn. In retirement, Allyn and Brenda traveled extensively, including multiple trips to Hawaii, Italy, and Switzerland. Their final trip together was to Maine, another favorite destination, to celebrate Brenda's 80th birthday. Allyn embarked on the most important journey of his life when he began following the Lord Jesus as a child, and now he has arrived at the destination of his faith in heaven. Well done good and faithful servant! Allyn is survived by his bride, Brenda Hamilton Bell, his children, Dean (Kitty) Bell, Karen (Russell) Vineyard, and Kevin (Pamela) Bell, his grandchildren, Autumn (J.C.) Hitzing, Alex Bell, Hadley Couch, and Will Vineyard. He also is survived by his siblings, Charlene Carter, Marie (Mickey) Butler, Bobby (Mary Ann) Bell, and Forrest (Angeline) Bell, and his sister-in-law, Sarah Bell Fey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loy and Ava Nell Bell, his older brother, Julian Bell, and his brother-in-law, Bud Carter. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckoon.com Allyn's celebration of life service will be on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Historic Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia, with visitation at the same location beginning at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the First Baptist Church of Newnan College Scholarship Fund in honor of Allyn. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580.

Allyn Bell

October 13, 1937 - September 7, 2025