William Almun Bell was the middle son of Raymond and Ethel Bell. He was born on February 7, 1924 in Muskegon, Michigan.

He was Marine Engineer, and a Navy veteran from World War 2. William married Melva and had two children - William and Bonnie.

William died on October 20, 1990 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 66. He was buried in Greenoakes Memorial Park in Baton Rouge.