August 4, 1938 - April 19, 2022

Simon (Boopie) Schell, 83 of Marvell, Arkansas passed away April 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. Boopie graduated from Marvell High School where he went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He retired as a rural mail carrier from the United States Postal Service.

Boopie spent his retirement years enjoying his daily routine which consisted of breakfast with the boys (discussing the latest happenings in Marvell). He then worked his ''demanding'' shift at the Trenton Museum with Percy Kale. He spent his evenings checking on his Hoot and Shoot family and then took his daily drive to watch the sunset. Boopie loved visiting with the friends and family and was loved by all.

He is proceeded in death by Simon and Edith Schell and sister Rosemary Kale. He is survived by his children Todd Schell (Patti) of Nesbit, MS and Terri Jo Banks (Tony) of Coila, MS; six grandchildren Madison Sigler (Brad) with great grandson Sutton; Alex Mckinney (Kyle) with great granddaughter Karsyn; Cody Oxner (Meri-Austin); McKenzie Banks; Emma Grace Reed(Coats); and Rylee Jo Banks. He is also survived by brother-in-law Percy Kale; niece Randi LaBar (David); nephews Chris Kale (Cindy); and Glenn Kale.

A funeral service for Mr. Simon Schell III will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday , April 22, 2022 at Bob Neal and Sons Brickell Funeral Home in Marvell, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior at 1:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Kale, Chris Kale, Bill Atkinson, Richard Hawkins, David Parker and Sonny Foster.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Percy Kale, Jerold Ray Brock.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571, Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
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