Walter Tinsley Bell (Buster) gained his heavenly wings on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Buster was the former owner and operator of Bell Laundry & Cleaners. He was well respected in the business, having won the Diamond Award for his innovations in the laundry and dry-cleaning industry. He was also inducted into the Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Hall of Fame.

Buster is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Pettit Bell, and three sons, Chip, Keith (Caroline), and David, all of Spartanburg. He was the grandfather of three granddaughters and eight grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Walter Twitty Bell, and his mother, Gertrude Tinsley Bell, and a sister Jan Bell Bobbitt

Buster loved his family and loved being on the water in his boat. He loved meeting new people and never met a stranger.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 5 at 1:00 PM. With a service following at 2:30 PM at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main St., Spartanburg SC 29306. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Billy Elder.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main St., Spartanburg SC 29306. The funeral service will immediately follow in the chapel and be conducted by Rev. Billy Elder. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.