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James Bell Obituary

James Jefferson Bell, Jr., 88, of Bedford, died Saturday, November 14, 2009. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 16, 2009.

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November 19, 2009

tommy , diana, and girls,
it is with a heavy heart i send my condolences and prayers for the loss of your beloved father and grandfather.
what a beautiful tribute to an extraordinary man. i know you must have been so proud of him as i am sure he was of all of you. i wish i had been blessed with the opportunity to know him. i'm quite sure all who did are better people because of their association with him.
tommy i bet your dad and mine are in heaven right now reminiscing about their years at lockheed and the C5A !
you will all continue to be in my prayers,
catherine key hobbs

November 19, 2009

Dear Beverly and Tommy,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember visiting and staying in your home when we were little children.

Your cousin,
Lucille Harper Parsons

James Fowke

November 18, 2009

Beverly & Tom,
Regretted to learn of Jim's passing. Regret too that we had not been in regular contact with him since Betty's passing.
May God bless and comfort you and your families during this difficult time.
Wishing you and blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.

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