He was born May 10, 1932 in Galesburg the son of John Burl and Mary Lorayne Montgomery. He married Marilyn A. Harvey on September 29, 1951 in Rock Island, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his three sons, Michael M. (Julie) Bell of Fulton, Missouri, Mark R. (Gayla) Bell of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and David M. (Stacy) Bell of St. Charles, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Nicole (Bryan) Booth, Carli Bell, Luke (Kristen) Bell, C.J. (Alyssia) Bell, Emily Bell, Lindsay Bell, Spencer Bell and Jamie (Chris) Dahl and six great grandchildren, Christian, Kiley, Leigha, William, Avia and Jace. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jimmy Bell, his sister-in-law, Marj Bell, his sister, Cindy Bell and a great granddaughter, Eden Bell.
Monty served in the Naval Reserves for 8 years.
He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1951 and later from Carl Sandburg College with a degree in commercial heating and air. Monty had worked for Admiral Manufacturing in the air conditioning lab for 13 years, he then worked for Galesburg Sheet Metal. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 20 years as a Carman. Monty enjoyed working in his large garden. He loved woodworking, fishing and camping. He was a scroll worker and had served as a Boy Scout leader. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am Monday September 12, 2016 in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements for the family.
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