Lonnie BELL Jr.

The hardest thing that I cope with in life is death. Death of a family member, death of a friend ,unexpected death and death in itself. They say there are two things in life that are guarantees, taxes and death. I really can't rap myself around the fact that Lonnie Bell, a friend from the past, has taken that route. It really bereaves me to accept it so I just pretend that even though he's not around physically he will always be around in spirit. Sympathies to the family, hugs and love to...

You made me look back at the 1975 Kentucky State University yearbook. Found several photos of you. I hope you don't mind me posting them to this site. I am still trying to realize your passing. I thought you would live to be a very old man.

Sympathies go out to the Bell family. Lonnie Bell will be sorely missed. From a back in the day friend. Will miss you tremendously.

There are so many things I want to say about Mr. Bell, but let me start off by saying Thank you. I had a privilege of knowing Mr. Bell for over eight years through work. I admired Mr. Bell leadership, his ability to lead, passion, faith, character, and most of all his friendship. I always told him that he is the leader that aspire to be. Let me explain why. A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way (John Maxwell). Mr. Bell didn't look or treat me as just an Orange...

I've known Lonnie as a friend since first grade at St. Raphael. I still have our first communion picture. He was angelic. I was not. Lost touch with him over the years but never forgot his friendship. One of the best men to ever come out of Springfield. My love and condolences to the Bell family.