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Charles Bell Obituary
Chuck was a good soul with a great passion for life. He enjoyed music, the outdoors, hiking, sailing and riding motorcycles. He was known and loved for his positive outlook and his love for life and adventure.
He leaves behind his wife Paula Gornto, brother Alexander W. Bell III and wife Deborah Williams Bell, niece Colby Sherwood Bell and her partner Elyse Miller and their daughter Emmy Warner Bell.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in Chuck's honor to Memory and Movement Charlotte, mmclt.org. In addition, you can also make a donation the Nature Conservancy in North Carolina.
The family would like to thank Memory and Movement and the Brownstone FCH for their care and compassion.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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George Blanchard
March 26, 2025
CHUCK AND I FIRST MET AT CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL IN THE 2ND GRADE. WE WERE THE TRUE REBELS ON CAMPUS; DRAWING PICTURES AND PLAYING THE DEVIL. OUR FRIENDSHIP CONTINUED INTO ADULTHOOD, UNTIL THE END OF HIS LIFE. CHUCK WAS A BEAUTIFUL MAN, VERY CREATIVE AND FULL OF LIFE. HE WILL BE MISSED, AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM LIKE A BROTHER. BLESSINGS GEORGE BLANCHARD
sallie scarborough
March 24, 2025
Sandy, I just learned this morning of Chuck´s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed by many.
I send love and prayers at this difficult time.
John miller
March 13, 2025
I just learned of Chucks passing like David T mentioned the cyclone and the allman brothers always went down well. Live at filmore east and eat a peach as i recall. Chuck and i and David Townsend used to have good fun on the dirt bikes all over southeast clt Wide open doing power-slides. Just did not get any better. Will miss his spirit and good fellow approach to life and friends we have been in raleigh for many years but have always remembered our fun and friendship John miller
JP
March 7, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered for having touched the lives of so many.
David Terry
March 6, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Chuck´s death. What a great guy! I will never forget hearing the Allman Brothers for the very first time in his white Mercury Cyclone on an eight-track tape player in the `70´s. He loved music and as I remember could play the heck out of a harmonica! I lost track of Chuck, as I have so many friends, and my heart goes out to his family.
George Blanchard
March 5, 2025
Chuck and I met in the 2nd grade at Country Day School where we became the true rebels, from drawing pictures of the teachers to playing the Devil. We became friends for life He was a positive beautiful man with many talents. I will miss you dear friend, Love, George Blanchard
Pat Patton
March 4, 2025
I met Chuck back in the 80's when he was working his carpentry talent,and he was a very good one. I will remember him for infectious smile and love of photography and motorcycles. I was lucky to know him and work along side him.
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