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Andrew Bell Obituary

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.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 1, 2015.

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Purnell Kagler

July 14, 2015

I have been calling Andy's number but no answer. I played golf with him when I visited Fort Benning during TDY trips. We gained such a unique friendship and fellowship. I will miss him dearly(sad face). He was saved and I enjoyed his company on the course; my prayers and thoughts are with the family.

January 28, 2015

hello debra this gladys iworked with andrew in cms @ mach i did not know but i would like to give you my condolence for your lost i know he is in a good place and i hope you are alright i just found out from a ex-coworker of his passing so agin be lessed and stay strong he will be missed ! from the johnson family

Tammy Stroud

January 7, 2015

Condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort and uplift you now and always.

Tammy Stroud

January 7, 2015

Condolences to the family. May God comfort and uplift you now and always.

Debra Russell

January 6, 2015

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bell but I knew Debra and Karen .If they are the examples of Mr. Bell He had to be a wonderful man.Pray that God keeps the family wrapped in his loving arms.Be blessed.

amanda johnson

January 5, 2015

Sorry for ur lost

Tim

January 5, 2015

Mr. Bell was a good man that lifted the spirits of all he encountered. I will miss chopping it up with him on Drew's deck in Mableton. Your light will forever shine in the hearts of those you touched.

Kenny Webb

January 5, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pamela Ferguson

January 4, 2015

Condolences to the family. May God provide peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Phyllis Sullivan

January 2, 2015

Drew and the rest of the Bell family, my heartfelt condolences as you celebrate the life of your father, grandfather, son and spouse. We will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer during this very difficult time. Mom Sullivan

Michelle Smith

January 2, 2015

My brother in Christ, you surely be missed. I'm glad that God shared you with us and you will always be in our hearts.

Earl Perry

January 1, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever.
I have truly lost a friend and golfer.
Although Andrew loved the game of golf, he never put it before his love for family and church. My last conversation with Andrew was prior to him going on a golf trip with son on a TPC course. He was really looking forward to it and I am sure he enjoyed it.
Andrew, you will truly be missed.

Mike

December 31, 2014

You will be remembered in the hearts and minds of everyone you have touched. You are a shining light who brought joy, happiness and love into my heart. I will miss you on the golf course. Enjoy the "eternal links" in heaven; I will meet you on the first tee one day.
'And when at last your weary feet shall have come to the end of their toilsome journey, and from your grasp shall fall forever the working tools of life, may the record of your life and actions be as white and spotless as the emblem which I place in your hand tonight. May it be your portion to hear from Him who siteth as the Judge Supreme the welcome works, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of they Lord".'
May TGAOTU receive you as the Son you are.
Till we meet again my Brother, I remain faithfully...Mike

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