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Charles Bell Obituary
Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday July 12, 2008, in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 1000 Hodgesville Road, Dothan, AL.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 6267, Dothan, Alabama 36302.
Mr. Bell was born on July 16, 1925, in New Brockton, the son of the late Charles Ben Bell and Willie Bessie Grimes Bell. He served 13 years as a police officer in Detroit, Michigan in the Motor Traffic Bureau and he was instrumental in implementing the use of the first speed detection RADAR for the Detroit Police Department in 1958. Mr. Bell owned and operated the Gay 90's Pizza & Restaurant with his wife in downtown Dothan from 1978 to 1983. In 1983, he opened Bell's Maytag and Appliances in Dothan and Enterprise.
His parents; two sons, Wally and Chuckie Bell; and brother, Max Bell, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Marion Bell; two daughters; one son; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Dick & Pauline Barr
July 18, 2008
Randy, I am so sorry that you have lost your Dad and I ask that you convey my sympthy to others of your family. especially your mother. As I told you on the phone the other day when you called and told me the sad news that I too, had lost my Dad at the age of 67, and I still miss him very much. You will also miss the times of good memories shared by you both. I remember my Dad telling me he wished he could sit down and have a lenthy talk with his Dad, I feel the same way and you will probably have the same feelings over the years. Please be assured you all will be remembered in our prayers for God to give you all peace and comfort. I had very high admiration for your Dad as he was a pleasure to be around. I haven't seen him in several years and that was my loss. May God help you and all his loved ones through this trying time.
Gary Bell
July 16, 2008
Dearest Family,
Words cannot express the sadness in learning of Uncle Glen's passing. We understand what a great loss it can be, having just been through it ourselves. Both are up in heaven with grandma probably raising cane! We will remember the good times with you all and you know our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Gary, Monica, Andrew & Margaret
Annette and Brien Sorne
July 13, 2008
Dear Sandy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. You are loved and cherished. Please extend our condolences to your entire family.
Kay & Robert Tippins
July 11, 2008
I remember Mr. Bell always smiling everytime we would see him. He so enjoyed his 80th birthday party and loved to show us all the work he had done on his home.
Love and prayers to Mrs. Bell, Glenda, Sandy, and Randy .
Kay & Robert
Kathryn Hartman
July 11, 2008
Dearest Glenda,
As a daughter to a beloved Dad, I just had to express my thoughts. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I know how much you loved your DAD and how much you talked of him to me. Your wonderful gift of goodness and caring grew from his influence on you. You will continue to mirror that goodness forever, even though you cannot be with your Dad except in wonderful memories. Celebrate his life, greive the sorrow at his loss, and know that many at home LOVE YOU and are praying with and for you. Tell me many more stories. I love them!
Kathryn :)
Jeff Bromer
July 11, 2008
To the best Grandpa & Great Grandpa in the World. I will miss you more than you would ever know. Thank you for teaching me many things while growing up. I love & miss you.
Your Grandson,
Jeff Bromer
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