Rayford Amani-Alfred Bell

1997 - 2015

Rayford Amani-Alfred Bell obituary, 1997-2015, Byron, GA

BORN

1997

DIED

2015

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Hicks & Sons Mortuary - Fort Valley

801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Fort Valley, Georgia

Rayford Bell Obituary

Rayford Amani-Alfred Bell
August 6, 1997 - March 30, 2015
Byron, GA- Services for Rayford Amani-Alfred Bell are 3:00P.M., Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Fort Valley with interment in Willow Lake Memorial Gardens.
Amani was a senior at Peach County High School where he excelled in math and other areas of academia, making him an outstanding honor student in his studies.
Survivors include parents, James and Glynis Bell, Byron, GA; grandparents, Etta Bell, Hartford, CT, and Alfred Booth, Manchester, CT; siblings, Mashawn Orth, Fresno, CA, Dacia Bell and Jordan Bell, Fort Worth, TX; aunts, Cynthia Jones, Delray Beach, FL, Patricia Bell, Delores Bell and Antoinette Bell-Blanks, Hartford, CT; uncles, Chan Dewitt Booth, Esq., Brooklyn, NY, Louis Haneff, West Palm Beach, FL, and Wayne Bell, Virginia Beach, VA; and other relatives. HICKS & Sons Mortuary, Fort Valley.

Published by The Telegraph on Apr. 3, 2015.
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i'll always remember him, i still have vivid memorys of him walking neo (his dog). you will be missed

Spencer Campbell

Friend

November 25, 2017

Still missing you My Dear Sweet Nephew. I thank God for the precious memories of time spent with you all those years ago (and for pictures), and so glad I got to at least speak with you last year. You will live in my heart forever. I love you so much, and I love your sweet spirit that I'll never forget. Looking forward to seeing you again some day. You just rest until Jesus comes Sweetie. He's coming again soon. Peace.

July 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
PCHS sub

Mercedes Hitchcock

April 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.

Miranda

April 7, 2015

Our Prayers are with you and your extended family.
Barry and Carole Cann

April 6, 2015

A good friend lost but neverforgotten you will always be with us in our hearts we will miss you

Fernando Sandoval

April 6, 2015

There are no words to describe how much you will be missed.

Caleb Leo

April 5, 2015

PCHS now has a huge void in it that will never be more obvious than on graduation night. Amani had such a funny and compassionate spirit and wouldn't hesitate to help someone. I can't imagine my AP classes without him and that is nothing compared to the pain I know you are going through. You are all in my prayers.

Gina Clark

April 4, 2015

James & family, Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Matthew Kaminski

April 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the time of this great loss. Amani will be missed at PCHS.

Dustin & Ashley Chancellor

April 4, 2015

So sad to lose one so young. God be with you during this time of grief.

Jennifer Purvis

April 4, 2015

May the strength of your family, friends and faith help ease the sorrow you are experiencing. Know that our love and prayers are with you.

John & Mary Ann Glover

April 4, 2015

May God provide the strength, peace and comfort during this time in your life.
Kay Road Elementary School Family - Peach County Schools

Angela Ezell

April 4, 2015

No words can suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for the passing of your son. We pray that God will grant you serenity and peace during this difficult time in your life.

Tom and Sue Morris

April 4, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Don and Deborah Meadows

April 4, 2015

Our prayers and condolences are with James & Glynis Bell and the Booth family. May it console you to know, with certainty, that Amani's bright light is eternally in the merciful and loving presence of our Lord.

Pamela and Esther Kelly

April 4, 2015

I am praying for you and the family. My sincere Condolences to each of you. May God keep and strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

Brianna Jacobs

April 3, 2015

James
Judy and I are so verey sorry for your loss. I know your son meant the world to you and your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

Steve Winchester

April 3, 2015

James, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debbie Scarborough

April 3, 2015

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family in this saddest of times.

Dave and Jody Murray

April 3, 2015

Nature

As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation

Linda knight

April 3, 2015

Our deepest condolences for your loss, you are in our prayers.

Barry Costello

April 3, 2015

May your memories comfort you in your time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

Heather McCombs

April 3, 2015

What a precious soul to be taken so early. Our hearts go out to you with love. Tom & Sherrie Piper

April 3, 2015

My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you all.

Trina Lopez

April 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We grieve with you.

Chris & Josh Vallio

April 3, 2015

May God comfort the family,teachers and friends of Amani. Many blessings to all of you. Our Peach County High and Technology Student Association family.

The Ross Family

April 3, 2015

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

Brad and Julie McKinney

April 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

John Ptakowski

April 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy for Amani's family. I am so proud to have known Amani and pray for God's peace and grace to cover you all.

Sherry Hatchett

April 3, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that your faith and the support of your family and friends will comfort you during the days ahead.

Sandra Watson

April 3, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carmen Carrington

April 3, 2015

My dear friend James, my heart aches for you. My son Ty and I are heartbroken. He called me yesterday and couldn't even express what he'd been hearing. May our dear sweet Lord carry you through this. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Chastain

April 3, 2015

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Your family is in my prayers, may Blessing of Peace follow your family during this difficult time.
With Deepest sympathy,
Jodi Jaglowicz

April 3, 2015

Please accept our most sincere sympathies for your loss. May you find solace in our LORD.

Tim & Barbara Branum

April 3, 2015

My sincere condolences on the passing of your son. My prayers are with you.

Sally Branson

April 3, 2015

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Casey Gardner

April 3, 2015

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