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Leondray Bell Obituary

Leondray Bell

AGE: 51 • Harrisburg, PA

Leondray Bell, 51, of Harrisburg, PA, formerly of Asbury Park, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at home, after a short illness. Leon was born in Long Branch on Sept. 3, 1961 to William Bell Sr. and Queen Anne Dickerson. He was a graduate of Asbury Park High School. He also attended Brookdale Community College. He was a member of the 1978 N.J. State Championship Basketball team. Leon was employed at Giants Foods Store. He was also employed at Marlboro State Hospital for over 15 years before moving to PA. Leon enjoyed cleaning and doing floors in his spare time and was known as the "Floor Doctor." Leon also loved listening to music and playing basketball.

Leon was predeceased by his parents, William Bell Sr. and Queen Anne Dickerson. Leon is survived by his loving wife, Althea R. Bell of Harrisburg, PA; 4 sons, Leondray (Mia) Bell II of Neptune, Stevie L. Bell of Harrisburg, PA, Jerrell Bell of Asbury Park, and Michael Fisher of Princeton; 2 daughters, Shalon Brown of Neptune, and Brittney Powell of Tinton Falls; his adopted mother, Teresa Lippett of Neptune; 3 brothers, William "Billie" Bell of Pittsburg, PA, Gregory "Mustafa" Dickerson of Atlanta, GA, and Anthony "Tony" Lippett of Neptune; 2 sisters, Karen Brown and Daphne Bell of Asbury Park; 9 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends.

Memorial services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1331 South 14th St., Harrisburg, PA. Repast will be at the church after the service. Memorial services will also be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013 at VFW, 1515 Corlies Ave., Neptune.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jun. 13, 2013.
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Hi..I knew Leon from Marlboro PH ...Brother Rest in Peace

July 13, 2013

To the Bell Family may God Bless each one of you in your time of need, Leon was a good friend and will be missed.

Michelle Durant

June 15, 2013

To the Bell Family....So sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to see your husband, father, brother, uncle whenever he had to come into the Bangs Avenue School for his son Jerrell. Such a great personality and friendly position he held! He will be missed by your family, but now remains your guidance spiritually. Mustafa and LA, my deepest condolences.

Felecia Smith

June 15, 2013

God Bless you family, " Joy comes in the morning", know that he has finished his race. We were not prepared , but only God knowns . remember he was a helper to many. God is rewarding him for his good works.

S. S. Bell and family

June 14, 2013

may god pray for the bell family you will be miss r.i.p. kent robinson asbury park.

kent robinson

June 14, 2013

god bless my brother may you rest in peace i will always love you and your family i will see you again in death when we go and see our maker god is good all the time make a bed fore me my brother lo0l rep

June 13, 2013

Weaping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning

LaRonda Brown

June 13, 2013

To the Bell's family my prays goes out to all of you. God Bless.

Paulette Butler-White

June 13, 2013

Paul and I were so upset when we heard that Leon had passed and we could not be there with you. We love you. We miss you and the family. You all are in our prayers

michelle & paul

June 13, 2013

Sheila Solomon & Family

June 13, 2013

I miss Leon, RIP In the Busom of Abraham. I love you Brother.....

June 13, 2013

My deepest condolences to my entire family, Leon I will miss you dearly, you were definetly one of the good men I am so proud to have met and be a part of your family. I love you and will miss you dearly. God Bless Althea and all the Children. In Jesus Name I pray for us all. Gone but will never be forgotten. Love you all

April Mayweather

June 13, 2013

May God hold you tight in his arms.No more pain you can rest now pain free until we meet again rest

Terri Ricks

June 13, 2013

You will be missed you were always smiling at work when i was your boss and my prayers go out to your family

mike perrelli

June 13, 2013

My condolences to the Bell family

Deborah Moore Westbrook

June 13, 2013

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