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Barry Bell Obituary
Mr. Bell was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Rutherford County, to the late Henry Clay Bell and Ethel Biggerstaff Bell.
He was also preceded by a son, Martin Clay Bell. He was a longtime member of Loray Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for 37 years and served as Deacon. He was a retired pharmacist and also was a woodworker and owner of Woodmaster, Inc.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Kathy G. Bell. Sons: Andrew "Andy" Bell of Bangkok, Thai-land and Charles "Chuck" Bell of Gastonia. Grandchildren, Brandon and Morgan. Brother, Ted Bell (Nancy) and sister Jannine Bell Dellinger (Gary) and very special friends, Bill Davis, Dennis Cloninger, A. Gordon Lewis and also David Hammonds.
A celebration of life service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Loray Baptist Church with Dr. Kent Cranford officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Special thanks to Tomeka Johnson for her kind and compassionate care given to both Mr. and Mrs. Bell during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Barry's memory to Loray Baptist Church, 1128 W. Frank-lin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056.
Arrangements handled by Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt. Holly.
www.bensonfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Bell
Gay Sprankle
May 22, 2014
Kathy, I loved Barry very much as I love you. He was a kind and gentle soul. Such a great friend to my brother. We will be praying for you. May the Holy Spirit be your constant comforter. You were so loyal to him in your love and care. One day you will be together again and I pray that brings you some comfort. God Bless you and surround you with Hs love. Also for Chuck. It is so very hard to lose your parent. Barry loved you so much. We will be praying for you both. Love, Gay Cloninger Sprankle
May 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Mary Ann and I will be praying for you Cathy and the family, Art &Mary Ann Haney
May 16, 2014
so sorry for the loss.
May 15, 2014
iam so sorry about your loss may God bless you and your family during this time of need . we will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time of need. your friend chrystal from loary bapitist church
Nancy Bell Holland Lewis
May 15, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.May God comfort you in the days to come. Barry was my classmate in school, we were in homerooms because my last name was Bell, too.
May 15, 2014
Passing On
When folks say Barry has passed away
That's not exactly true
You see he didn't pass away
He was only passing through
He's going to a heavenly home
Away from this world below
He has passed from this evil place
Where there's so much pain and woe
But then again he's passing on
To heavens higher ground
For in his heart King Jesus reigns
And his true love he's found
Barry Bell has just passed over
He is resting there on high
Where there is no more suffering
And no tears will dim his eyes
And yes it's true he's passed beyond
This dark and sinful place
And he sings where angels sing
Of God's amazing grace
I like to think they he has passed beneath
The galaxies and stars
He's able to see for eternity
Loving hands that bear the scars
He's just passed to an opportunity
For praise and worship there
To walk streets of gold with James and John
And never have a care
Don't cry for him for he is healed
From tears and dread disease
He does not hurt at all anymore
He sails on crystal seas
So Kathy please don't worry now
About his state of health
His mansion is so glorious
He has no need for wealth
Just live to go and meet him
Again on that bright shore
So both of you can walk hand in hand
In peace for ever more
Phillipians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
We love you all Harvey & Eva
Jack Crawford
May 15, 2014
My family and I attended Loray Baptist Church with Barry and Cathy during our Gastonia years and enjoyed our days together. Deepest sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time. Jack and Teresa Chastain Crawford
THE WILSON
May 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Mrs. Bell. Keeping you in our prayers.
Amy
May 15, 2014
I had the priviledge of working with Barry at Bi-lo pharmacy. He was such a sweet and funny man, his pharmacy humor still makes me smile to this day. Fond memories. My condolences to the family during this time of loss.
Mike Grayson
May 15, 2014
May God bless and comfort the family and friends of Barry at this time of great loss. My sister, Ann worked for Barry at Franklin Drug Store in the 60's. I remember her thinking highly of him.He seemed to me a kind man.
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