Andrew A. Bell

Andrew A.
Bell
February 6, 1943-
December 28, 2014
Columbus, GA- Sergeant First Class Retired Andrew A. Bell of Columbus passed away Sunday at Columbus Hospice. He was 71 years of age and resided at 1332 Winifred Lane.
The son of Mrs. Mary Turner Bell of , Natalbany, LA and the late Andrew Bell, Sgt. Bell was born in Independence, LA. He was retired from the U. S. Army following 22 years of service and was also retired from Civil Services at Martin Army Hospital with 20 years as a medical specialist. He was a graduate of Troy State University, and was a member of New Bethel AME Church where he served as a Steward and Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher, and with the Male Choir. He also was a Mason with the Sons of King Solomon #358, Prince Hall Affiliation where he served as Past Worshipful Master. He was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eldon Pipes.
Survivors, other than his mother include: his wife, Debra Lovelace Bell; a son, Andrew A. Bell, Jr. (Nicol); three daughters, Carolyn J. Bell, Karen Foster and Starlette Pugh (Calvin); eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; a brother, Emmanuel Turner; three sisters, Vera Conerly, Annie Lavine and Bernice Bell; a host of other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Sgt. Bell will be 12 noon, Saturday, January 3, 2015 at New Bethel AME Church with Rev. Richard A. Yancy, pastor officiating. The interment will be Davis Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. The visitation will began Friday at 1:00 p.m. with a family hour from 4 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends, and the cortege will depart from 1613 15th Avenue at 11:15 a.m. the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, the Family request that donations be made to New Bethel AME Church in Sgt. Bell's memory. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. "A Touch of Dignity for Those Who Care." Condolences may be expressed online at www.progressivefuneralhome.com.