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Christopher Bell Obituary

Chris, 57, of Port Arthur, passed away Friday June 17, 2011. He was born January 6, 1954, in Beaumont, to the late Henry and Mildred Bell. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Paradise Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas, service immediately following. Burial will be at Live Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home. Chris accepted Christ at an early age. He was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church of Sabine Pass. He was employed as a Correctional Officer for Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for 8 years & a Little League Football Coach for many years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Bell-Brown. Chris is survived by his wife of 33 yrs., Wilma Bell; 3 children, Robert Lewis, Jr. (Dione) of Pflugerville, TX., Brian Bell (Mandy) of Mankato, MN. and Renee Bell of Baytown, TX. ; siblings, Joyce Bell, Kevin Bell (Gerri), Delia Bell-Kyle (Clinon) of Beaumont, TX, and Thomas Bell (Kim) of Midlothian, TX; a devoted mother-in-law, Malva Hill; two grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jun. 21, 2011.

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Pamela Jacobs

June 30, 2011

Wilma and family. Chris was such a friendly person. He always made me laugh whenever we spoke. I'll always remember that smile.
You are all always in my prayers.

ALBERT K HAYNES SR

June 25, 2011

YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

MARVA BELL CAPTAIN

June 23, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Thomas and Shari Gage

June 23, 2011

May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

CONSTABLE EDDIE COLLINS

June 22, 2011

Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind; In the primal sympathy which having been must ever be… ~

Liz Albert

June 22, 2011

Mr. Bell you will truely be missed, but never forgotten! Ms. Dee be strong, my prayers are with you and your family!

MARY MOTTLEY

June 22, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Leon and Ann Haynes

June 22, 2011

Your family is in our prayers!

GLENDA ADAMS

June 22, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

JB & Tonni Jackson

June 22, 2011

We will continue to keep the Bell family in our prayers.

June 22, 2011

Cast Your Burdens Upon the Lord and He will Sustain You. We are keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.

June 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the lost of Chris, he will be missed.
May God Bless you and the family during sad time.


Jacqueline Rollins, Carrollton, Texas

Daryl Elliott

June 22, 2011

May God bless and keep you strong,Chris will live on thru the family.Whenever two or more are togeather someone will say or do something that he would say or do and you will know he is there.

Mattie Jones

June 22, 2011

Our prayers go out to the Bell family during your time of breavement. May God continue to strengthen and bless you. Mattie Jones (Beaumont, TX)

Demetris Rollins-Evans

June 22, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

The Earnest Rollins Jr. Family

Betty Jones

June 22, 2011

May God contine to give the family strenghth while going through these troubled times.Chris was a true friend to all he met.Rest my dear friend, rest.

Dr. Pamela Kemp-Williams

June 22, 2011

I offer my sincere condolences and will continue to keep you my prayers. Know that our grief can be used so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction. However, God does not cause our grief simply so that He can use our experiences to comfort others. He allows us to hurt. How we deal with the hurt is a testimony. Peace and Blessings.

Cynthia Morgan

June 22, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers! May God continue to comfort you and give you peace in the days to come.

Hetty Brown

June 22, 2011

The memories of Chris are his smile, friendliness and his humor. He never met a stranger. Let these memories comfort you. Chris just beat us to the family reunion. My sincere condolences.

Tina Hatch

June 22, 2011

Wilma,June,Brian,Renea,& extended family,

We know today will be difficult. We pray that the Lord will wrap you in His love and peace and bring you comfort not only today but in coming days. Our hearts hurt for you and we are lifting you up in prayer. Love, Tina, Grant, and Megan

Stephanie Hammond

June 21, 2011

Mr. Bell will always be remembered as a wonderful man. My daughter and I were able to share good laughs with him as he encouraged her to be the best at whatever she did. He talked to her for hours about basketball and her playing soccer. He was passionate and sincere, and the few times we spent with him we will hold in our hearts forever. We love you Mr. Bell.

Eugene Moye

June 21, 2011

R.I.P my friend. You were always so kind to me. If not for your patience with me I would have never learned to run track as fast an well as I did, nor become the gentleman you said I should be. Lots of love and prayers surrond your family always During your presence as well as while you are away. Together again one day. The Moye, Scott and Nash Families...PEAR ORCHARD Texas,,,

Mary Johnson

June 21, 2011

Wilma, I was so saddened to hear about Chris. I remember the old days when we went to Hospital functions and Chris was always ready to dance with all of us single ladies!! He had such a great smile and genuine laughter that I still hear. May God give you the strength to let the pain of losing Chris be replaced with your wonderful memories and allow them to comfort you and your family. My most sincere condolences.

Chet Hill

June 21, 2011

To the family of Chris Bell, I offer my sincere condolences. I pray that God will give you comfort in your time of grief. Chris will certainly be missed. I was a team mate of Chris on the Lamar University track team in the early '70's. I'll miss Chris' engaging smile.

My memories of Chris growing up are his smile, his friendliness, and his humor. Chris just beat us to the family reunion.

Hetty Brown

June 21, 2011

Toby Bostic

June 21, 2011

It is with heavy heart that I got the news about Chris. Please accept my blessings and condolences on this sad occasion. I wanted to come to the funeral but I am not able to make it. It saddens me to know Chris is no longer with us. He was a role model for me growing up as a teenager and he didnt even know it. I am sure you know it, but you can contact me for ANY type of help.

Ann Beth Thomas Wright

June 21, 2011

God shall wipe away all tears. May the peace of God rest, rule and abide with you during this time. Chris, Delia, Kenneth and Thomas were childhood friends and special neighborhood kids of my great aunt Mary "Do" Goodman. Take comfort in knowing we'll all see him again in all of his glory.

Zenobia Brown

June 21, 2011

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

Serina Cantue

June 21, 2011

To The Bell Family:

My sincere sympathy and condolences goes out to you. I have been a co-worker with Mr. Bell for five years and his workmanship allowed our shift to run smooth. His laughter and smile was always a joy, he will be truly missed. Praying that God will continue to strengthen you (Mrs. Bell and your family).

Pamela Price

June 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing, I remember him well. My prayers are with Delia my classmate and his entire family. May God give you peace in this difficult time.

June 21, 2011

To The Bell Family,

I meet Chris many, many,many years ago and he was a delightfully individual.

May God Bless you and your family during the lost of your love one.

Jacqueline Kemp

Ron&Roslyn Simmons

June 21, 2011

Our prayers go out to the Bell family,and our deepest condolences to the entire family.

Kristyn Hunt

June 21, 2011

Mrs. Bell, you and your family were always so welcoming to me. You and Mr. Chris treated me and others like we were your own. I'll never forget how kind he was and I'm so thankful to have had in my life. May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time.

June 21, 2011

To the Bell Family,

May God Bless each of you in your time of sorrow.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Family.

South Park Ebony Class of "73

Antoinette Walker

June 21, 2011

To the entire Bell family you will always be in our prayers. Chris and I grew up in the same neighborhood.He and his family have always been wonderful people. To his wife and family hold on the Gods unchanging hands that is where all your strength will come from. He will be missed but never forgotten. The Perkins family.

Irish Garrett Lewis

June 21, 2011

Delia & Kevin, My Prayers goes out to you & your Family. I will always remember Chris by that the "SMILE" he always had. He was so pleasant at all times. May Chris R.I.P.

Jeff Jolivet

June 21, 2011

Chris was a quite saint best guy you could ever meet. Love Jolivet family

Robyn Smith

June 21, 2011

Wilma, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love -- Robyn Ridings Smith

Edmund "Pete" Petry

June 21, 2011

Kevin, Thomas, Delia & the Bell Family,

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to you at this sorrowful time. Chris' passing was a shock and left many of us stunned to be called home so early in life. But we trust in God and accept HIS Will and know that Chris lived a fruitful life and gave so much happiness to his family and friends. We were forunate to have Chris around as long as we did. His memory will always lie within everyone's heart he touch. Chris will truly be missed but always remembered for his witty humor, contagious smile and a real family man who loved fishing. What a great person as well as a super athlete in his day. I had the honor to know Chris most on my life growing up the same area and going to the same high school as Chris and Kevin. God called home a true soldier! May God give you strength through this difficult time and ease your pain as time goes by. Good night Chris! See you on the other side, my brother!

FRANK DOMEAUX

June 21, 2011

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE
BELL FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.WE
WILL CHERISH CHRIS MEMORIES FOREVER.

LOVE YOU CUZ

Tina Hatch

June 21, 2011

I will always remember Chris's easy way, his sense of humor; I don't think I ever heard him raise his voice; okay maybe when he was watching a game on TV. He leaves a wonderful legacy, a beautiful wife ( a jewel-inside/out), and three successful children ( I am proud of all of you), 2 grandchildren, all who knew they were loved. He leaves a legacy in the manner in which he served his Lord. Wilma, June, Brian, and Renee, it has truly been an honor and a blessing to be a part of your family. In years past, I have many memories of participating in your family reunions. June and Brian, I enjoyed our conversation on the phone the other night. Thank you for sharing some of the memories you have from times shared when we were neighbors. I wish I could be there. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Chris, See you again one day. Love, Tina Hatch (Wilmington, NC)

Gina Gutierrez

June 21, 2011

Wilma, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. We will be praying for you and your family.
Love, Ricky, Gina Gutierrez and family.

C. Brown

June 21, 2011

Mr. Bell will always be remembered for his contagious smile, great sense of humor, the love he showed for his family and fishing. To the Bell Family I send my deepest condolences. Mr. Bell will be greatly missed.

elizabeth rideaux

June 21, 2011

Chris never met a stranger.Every time i saw him he had a smile on his face.Good night Chris see you in the morning.

Elizabeth rideaux

June 21, 2011

Wilma you and your family are in my prayers.Good night Chris see you in the morning.You will be greatly missed by everyone that knew you.Love Buffy

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