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Ralph Bell Obituary

Ralph Huff Bell, 78, of Roanoke, Va., was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss are the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Joyce; their three children, whom he spoiled, Rosemary and husband, Donald, David and wife, Joanne and Pam; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Fannie Henry Bell; a grandson, Eric Bell; four brothers, Harry, Alley, Eldridge, and twin, Raymond; and a sister, Virginia Meador. Ralph loved to work, he was a lifelong brick mason and building contractor. He also was a real estate agent for Long and Foster. Funeral services will be held noon on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel. The Rev. Claude Carter will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel, Cloverdale Road, Bonsack, Va., 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2008.

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Rev. Cal Hamblin

October 23, 2008

Joyce, Rosemary, Dave, and Pam:'
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ralph. Ralph was a good man with a big heart. I learned much from him about the brick business and also about living life with joy, enthusiasm and integrity. He truly was a man who could work hard and have fun doing it. I fondly remember the years I was privileged to work alongside him.
He surely will be missed.
God Bless you all.

Cory & Danissa Prosser

October 20, 2008

By the time I got the date of the funeral, it was already over. Ralph was a very special man that was well loved, and he will be missed.
Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a great man. He will live on in all our hearts.
Please forgive us for not making it to the funeral to honor our wonderful friend.

Anna Wright

October 19, 2008

Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Betty Spraker

October 18, 2008

Dave,
I know that you and your Dad were so very close and that you will miss him greatly.

Please know that my thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Betty Spraker

Rebecca Switzer

October 17, 2008

Dear Bell family,just know you are in our thaughts and prayers.Dallas,Becky,and Loretta.

Don and Muriel Short

October 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.

Rebecca Craig

October 17, 2008

I am so saddened by our loss of Ralph. I know how much he loved his family and was certainly a special friend to our Long & Foster and former Owens' & Co. families. I will greatly miss his sincerity and his kind humor. I can just imagine he is already laying brick to the pleasure of our Heavenly Father. God bless you, his family, and know that Ralph added such light and love to those who knew him, and he was greatly loved.

Lynn Griggs Pollard

October 17, 2008

Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Faye Caldwell

October 17, 2008

Rosemary and family, Porter and I wish to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Dad. May you and your Mom and the family feel God's loving arms around you as you go through these bad times.

Woody Chisom

October 17, 2008

Joyce, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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