The family will hold a memorial service in his honor at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Mr. Blell was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Blell.
He is survived by his daughters, Dianne Blell of New York, N.Y., and Sherry Blell Zimmerman (Tom) of Chicago, Ill.; sons, Fred Blell of Gulf Shores and Jeff Blell (Misty) of Jasper; granddaughters, Ariel Blell, Carolynne Amsberry, Lexi Amerson, Maddie Blell, Anna Beth Blell and Jessica Martin.
Abanks Mortuary and Crematorium,
Birmingham; 205-322-9050