Henry Lee Bell

Henry Bell Obituary

Name: Visitation for Henry Lee Bell
Start: 2016-02-23T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-02-23T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Funeral Home Chapel

SURRY COUNTY - Henry Lee Bell, 93, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 with his family at his side. Born in Elberon, VA, he was the son of the late William Perry and Lottie Jones Bell. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy N. Wells Bell, brother, Nick Bell, and sister, Laura Bell Carroll. He lived in Newport News, VA and retired to Isle of Wight County. An Army veteran of WWII, Henry received the Purple Heart Medal, for meritorious service. He then returned to Newport News Shipbuilding, retiring in 1984 as a foreman in MI Dept., after 43 years of service. Henry will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and a devoted Christian. In his young years, he grew up in Mill Swamp Baptist Church, and later was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Newport News and Faith Baptist Church, Hampton. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Joseph "Joe" H. Bell and wife, Carolyn of Seaford, VA; sisters, Hattie B. Vaughan, Helen B. Minton, and Mary Bell; brother, Charles Lee Bell (Linda); granddaughters, Wendy Bell Ray (Victor), Crystal Bell Truselo (Tom) and great grandchildren, Austin and Riley Ray and Thomas and Joseph Truselo; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 1-2pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a service celebrating Henry's life at 2 pm with Pastor Frank Earwood and Pastor Larry Soblotme officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Swamp Church Cemetery with military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Peninsula School for Autism Lower Elementary School, 11790 Jefferson Ave., Suite 300 Newport News, VA 23606. Service arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Carrollton, Smithfield, Isle of Wight and the surrounding communities. Family and friends are encouraged to share condolences and remembrances at colonialfuneralhomesmithfield.com

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Bell

4 Entries

Mark Waggoner

February 21, 2016

Joe, Carolyn & Family,

Your daddy was my Sunday school teacher at Parkview when I was in the Youth Dept. We have missed him for the 28 years that he has been gone.

Please know that your're in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Campbell

February 21, 2016

Saddened today to see my old Sunday School teacher Mr. Bell has passed away. I've many good memories of sitting in his classroom there at Parkview Baptist Church back in the early 70"s. I look back, laugh and wonder how he ever put up with the likes of Tal Ambrose, Walter Saunders, myself and a host of other young rascals. He kept us squared away and in line (must have been his military experience) and taught us many a good Godly lesson. I remember well him opening his home to us there on Clinton Dr and us boy's enjoying some of Mrs. Bells wonderful country cooking. I moved away in the late 70's and lost touch with the Bell's. After entering the shipyard in the fall of 1984, I saw where Mr. Bell had left his mark there in the X-43 Dept. I remember many fella's there speaking highly of Henry Bell, as he was a man who lived his faith 7 day's a week. I am very thankful that God allowed me to be blessed by life of such a good man, Henry Bell. My prayers go out to his entire family, and I am sure they are blessed by the legacy he leaves behind.

james smith

February 21, 2016

Henry was a dear friend to our entire family, no matter when you met him in your lifes walk, you felt like you had known him your whole life.
There were no strangers in the Bell household, only new friends come to call. When Henry stepped into glory and met His Savior Jesus, the next thing he would want to see is Dorothy...and then he probably asked for a warm oatmeal raisin cookie. We will miss your wonderful smile and warm friendship, but we do not grieve, for our parting is only temporary and we shall see you again in that home not made by man's hand, but by God!

Jeanette Mason

February 21, 2016

He was a wonderful man and a lifelong friend of my parents. The Bells often traveled with my parents to visit me in various places I lived so I have fond memories of going to Knoxville World Fair, Disney World and the NC State Fair. He will be missed by his family and friends! I extend my deepest sympathy to all Mom send her sympathy also.

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