Darrell Michael Bell, 58, of Dawsonville, died July 3, 2009.

Born April 26, 1951, he used his imaginative mind to write and have published two science fiction books.

He enjoyed traveling in the mountains and going to the beach.

His infectious sense of humor was always present when with family and friends.

He was employed at Ingenico, Inc. for the past six and a half years.

Darrell (Bubba) will be greatly missed.

His mother, Bettie M. Bell of Atlanta; sisters, Diann Bell Bearden of Cumming and Dale Marie Bell of Lawrenceville, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Tina Lynn Bell of Dawsonville; granddaughters, Jennifer and Niki Bell; sister, Vickie Bell Myrick; nephew, Franklin D. Myrick, II of Canton; brother-in-law, Frank D. Myrick of Canton; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Norman Martin officiating.

Interment followed in Crest Lawn Cemetery.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory of Cumming was in charge of the arrangements.