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Verde Valley firefighter dies from complications of COVID-19
The department said Tyrone Bell, a four-year veteran of the department, died Monday.
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - The Verde Valley Fire District said one of its firefighters has died from complications of COVID-19.
The department said Tyrone Bell, a four-year veteran of the department, died Monday.
"Tyrone was a dedicated public servant who began his career working for Verde Valley Ambulance Company and was a Reserve Firefighter for the Clarkdale and Verde Valley Fire Districts before being hired full time at Verde Valley Fire in 2017," the department said in a statement on Oct. 18.
Tyrone Bell (Verde Valley Fire District)
Funeral services for Bell will be held on Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood. The service will be open to family, friends, and firefighters. A cemetery service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the public is encouraged to consider donating to the Meal Train fund established for Bell's wife and son.
Fundraiser for Bell
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/gowyke
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