Jack B. Bell

Jack Belzacki Bell, a beloved member of the Dallas community passed away at the age of 79 after a two-year illness. He was born in 1944 in Poland and during WWII, he and his parents. fled Nazi persecution. In 1949, they immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island and settled in Dallas. Jack was the youngest Holocaust survivor. Growing up, Jack worked alongside his family at Mister Tuxedo. He met the love of his life on a double date at El Sorento, and they went on to enjoy 54 years of marriage. Jack was preceded. in death by his parents, Lola and Frank Bell, and his nephews, Philip Samelson and Zachary Bell. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise, his two daughters, Catherine and Paulette, twin granddaughters, Lola and Edith, his niece, Lauren Sanders, his nephew Stanley Bell, as well as, his brothers Harold and David. Jack attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in “fraternity and good times,” and later received his degree from University of North Texas. After graduating from the School of Banking at SMU, he began his career in the banking industry in 1968 at Republic Bank. Later, he found his true calling as a financial advisor at Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. Jack was an active member of the community and served as president of Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum, Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood, and several non-profit organizations. Those who knew Jack will remember him for his dry wit and sarcastic sense of humor, his sense of style, as well as, his love for rock-n-roll, golf, and bourbon. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a great dancer and always had a sentimental side. Jack’s memory will live on through the countless lives he touched during his lifetime. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We are deeply grateful to the caregivers and staff at Legacy Midtown Park for their compassionate care of Jack. A burial service will be held at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery (3502 Campbell St) at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30th. Following the burial, a memorial service will be held at Temple Emanu-El (8500 Hillcrest) in Stern Chapel at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum or Jewish Family Services.

Jack B. Bell

February 26, 1944 - April 27, 2023