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Howard C. Bell Jr.

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McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory - Columbus

3874 Gentian Blvd.

Columbus, Georgia

Howard Bell Obituary

Howard C. Bell, Jr. April 29, 1935- January 14, 2005 MACON, GA— Howard C. Bell, Jr., 69, of Macon, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 14 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Ga. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17 at the Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum in Parkhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus. Mr. Bell was born on April 29, 1935 in Charleston, W.Va., to Ruby B. Mitchell and C.B. Mitchell of Columbus. He was the owner of Advanced Pest Control of Macon, Ga. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Southern Tech, Marietta, Ga., and worked for Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Bell also worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratories with the Mariner Program in Pasadena, Texas. Survivors include his parents, C.B. and Ruby Mitchell of Columbus; two sons, Greg H. Bell and his wife Amy of Warner Robins and Chuck Spencer of Macon; three sisters, Gwen Bridges and husband Ronnie, Lynn White and husband Bill and Shelley Montgomery and husband David, all of Columbus; two grandchildren, Charley and Michael Spencer of Macon; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 16, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

Greg Bell

October 12, 2005

I still miss you dad.

Amy Bell

September 17, 2005

Dear Howard,

We miss you very, very much. With a twinkle in your eye or goofy facial expression, you could make anyone in the room laugh. You would laugh over the smallest things and we miss that.

i hate that we never had a child of our own for you to enjoy while you were with us.

I think about you often - especially during meals or during football season. I think about our UGA and Georgia Tech wars.

Know that Beavis, your dog, is doing well and actually seemingly getting into better health. He loves his beanbag chair and still eats up a storm.

I can't believe you've been gone 9 months now...it'll be really hard without you this holiday season. But, my hopes are that you are in a wonderful place free of pain and filled with joy.

Know that Greg dreams of you sometimes - like it's a vist between the two of you. I like to think that's exactly what it is.

I will let you go now. I love you,

Amy

Kelley Conkle

January 20, 2005

I am sorry about your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

Love,

Kelley

CAROLYN HEALEY

January 18, 2005

I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Bell was a very sweet person and I came to care about him very much during his stay at Elberta Healthcare. He will be greatly missed.

Amanda Bradford

January 18, 2005

I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I am grateful that I had the privelage to know him and be apart of your family's life, if even for a short time. (Gail Dupree)

Fred and Gerri McLeod

January 17, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ginger Nelms

January 17, 2005

Howard, I am so thankful that you were a part of my life and my children's. We will miss you, though I am glad you are now at peace.

Love,

Ginger, Rachel & Trey

Barbara Knowles

January 17, 2005

You touched so many with your spirit and love of life. I am grateful to have had you as a part of my life.

Love,

Barbara

Butch and Ann Jones

January 17, 2005

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Staff, Yancey Law Firm

January 17, 2005

We are so very sorry about your dad. Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family. Our deepest condolences.

JUDY MCCLELLAN

January 16, 2005

My fondest memories are of Howard's laugh. He chuckled when he laughed. He was just the best.

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

January 16, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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