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Henry BELL Obituary
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Frances Wood
January 25, 2022
A wonderful friend and neighbor.
Glorua Curry
January 25, 2019
Remembering that wonderful smile and how happy Henry was when he married cousin Verlease I am so thankful they had many wonderful years together.
Berdell Fleming
February 13, 2012
To the Bells,
It is with heavy hearts that we extend deepest sympthany on the loss of your wonderful husband ,dad and grandfather.
We have wonderful memories of much happier times at your home espically thse birthday celebrations for Sabrina.
We are all better because he came our way.We share your sorrow.
Love
Berdell,Charles and Boo
Pearl Porter & Rhonda Porter Wood
February 7, 2012
To the Bell family,please know that you are continually in our prayers and thoughts."Lift up your eyes to the hills from whence cometh our help, our help cometh from the Lord.Hold to God's unchanging hand and he shall renew you. May our God bless you during this difficult time.
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M. Waltine Eubanks
February 7, 2012
To the BELL and BURKE FAMILY:
We the members of the family of the late Rev. Isaac A. and Mary Monroe Scott, extend our prayers of support and sympathy to each of you in the loss of your love one, HENRY HARRISON BELL, Sr. who was like a member of our family along with the rest of the BELL family. Our homes were their home and vice versa. We will always be available for your support. Please feel free to call upon us. Love and prayers for each of you.
Mary Waltine Banks Eubanks, Mary Janet Scott Coleman,and others.
February 6, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the Bell Family. Henry and I were school mates and often when me met, we passed the time in fond recollections of happier days. May you be comforted in the wonderful memories you have of him and a life well lived.
-Lyria Brown Hailstork
February 6, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family... who will always be a part of my family too... Mr. Bell was a wonderful person and I will always remember his beautiful smile and his kindness to me...
Love and blessings, Desiree Carr-Kretzschmar
Juanita Jones
February 5, 2012
"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me." John 14:1
Henry is not jumping rope at Scott Dean's, he is now jumping rope in Heaven.
May God strengthen and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
delories morris
February 5, 2012
so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Bell, he will be missed by all who knew him.He was a very kind hearted person. He alway knew how to make you feel at ease.He did alot to help all the poor people in this comunity.He was a very special person.
February 4, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss.God's Blessing be upon you and family.
Edwina Sellers Colbert
McLeansville, N. C.
Mitchell Williams
February 4, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brandon Lee
February 4, 2012
Positive example for all, but especially exemplary in the African & African-American community. In moving to Charlottesville, I am proud to know that much can be accomplished with his example, especially for young black males who must now pick up the torch!
Peace and Blessings
Geraldine Jackson
February 4, 2012
Dear Bell & Burks Families,
Please accept my condolences to you during this sad time. Henry is a wonderful, kind and caring person. I will always remember his kindness to me and my entire family. God Bless You continuously!
Geraldine Scott Jackson
Washington, DC (Formerly of Charlottesville, Virginia)
February 4, 2012
I was sorry to hear about your lost. May your family find solace in the memories of the life lead by your love one. With heartfelt sympathy.
Tonya Terrell Williams, Raleigh, NC
Felicia Martin Schultz
February 4, 2012
Dear Sabrina and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your Dad.Mr. Bell was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed !
Cornelia Coles
February 4, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 4, 2012
Dear Bell Family,
Mr. Bell will always be remembered as the kind and thoughtful person that he was. We enjoyed his sense of humor, and will miss him. Just three months after Dad's passing.... really causes emotions to re-surface. May he rest in peace. !
The Witcher Family Charlton Ave.
February 3, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Clark
February 3, 2012
Martin & Deborah: Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. What a wonderful life Henry led and gave while on earth. Heavens' arms are opened wide, I'm certain.
Brenda Bingler Clark
(Deliverer for University Florist)
Cassandra Murphy
February 3, 2012
May God keep you and your family during this sorrowful time. He will be truly missed.
Mary Banks
February 3, 2012
To The Bell family,we are sad to hear of Henry's passing and we pray that he is in a better place with his eternal God . My family will miss him as he was a special person in our community and to all that met him.
May God Bless You ! Mary Breckenridge Banks/Family
Carlton Gregory
February 3, 2012
To The Family Of Mr. Henry H. Bell, SR.:
"God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way."
May you find comfort in knowing that so many who loved and respected Mr. Bell now share your sorrow at his absence. Our prayers and thougths are with you,
Carlton and Valerie Gregory
Donald & Pamela Quarles
February 3, 2012
Mr. Henry Bell was a special person to me at the time I did my Internship with the J. F. Bell Funeral Home. He was always looking out for me.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Racheal Poindexter
February 3, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lucion Garland
February 3, 2012
Hello to the Family,
Mr. Bell was a special kind of person to all in the community. No one was too big or too small for him to show his love.
Our thoughts and prsyers are with you.
C'ta Mitchelson-DeLaurier
February 3, 2012
As a child, to me, Uncle Henry was like the sweet warmth of Sunday afternoon visits-laughter echoing throughout the hollow from side splitting laughter...of which he and the other elders were responsible.
Today, on quiet summer evenings, it still gently resonates. Alright and Amen.
Bonnnie Seay-Johnson
February 3, 2012
Henry was a true icon and salt of the earth person. We all are blessed to have known him. Charlottesville has lost a LEGEND. May God Bless the Family.
Jesse Blakey
February 2, 2012
Godbless.
February 2, 2012
To the Family of Henry Bell, he was a long time friend of the Forrest and the Brown Family from 4th and Commerce Street.
My dad, Percy Brown and Family, wants to send their condolences all the way from Boston, MA.
Shirley Brown
February 2, 2012
To the Family of Henry Bell, he was a long time friend of the Forrest and the Brown Family from 4th and Commerce Street.
My dad, Percy Brown and Family, wants to send their condolences all the way from Boston, MA.
Floyd Green
February 2, 2012
Deepest Sympathy To The Family. He will be remembered by all of us.
george steppe
February 2, 2012
to the family or MR. HENRY BELL SR.may mr bell forever be with the lord a big big part of charlottesville went away to a god sent man to this world.
Horace, Jr. & Olivia Boykin and Family
February 2, 2012
"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4
Our Deepest Sympathy To the Family of "Henry H. Bell, Sr." Our Prayers for the family ask our Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to walk, stand and guide your footsteps during this moment of sorrow.
Thelma Whiting
February 2, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John B. and Ruth C. Harris
February 2, 2012
May time ease the pain and leave you only cherished memories. Amd may the grace of God continue to rest upon each of you.
With sympathy and love,
J. B. and Ruth
Garnett /Frances Wood
February 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow.
Garnett & Frances Coles Wood
Ralph & Shirley Smith
February 2, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kernovia Holomah
February 2, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bernadine Gines
February 2, 2012
May the love of friends bring you comfort. May the love of God bring you peace. With deepest sympathy.
Bernadine Coles Gines
Sue Drumm
February 2, 2012
What an awesome, accomplished gentleman. This really told the story of his impact on the city. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Bell.
Virginia Schuyler Waddy
February 2, 2012
To The Bell Family:
we are sorry to hear of your love one, our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Just know that he is at peace now and not in pain anymore, we know that you love him, but God loves him best. Be strong for each other. Schuyler Mickens Waddy & Family
clara and alexander eubanks
February 2, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emma L. Ford
February 2, 2012
To Mrs. Bell and Family
I have fond memories of Mr. Bell growing up in the Commerece St.and Vinegar Hill area. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you in prayer
Lewis Johnson
February 2, 2012
Debbie may God be with you and your family.
Pastor Kelvin and Penny Hawkins
February 1, 2012
May the peace of God rest upon you. As shared in Deuteronomy 31:6 ~ Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Ada Fortune & Family
February 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family and we keep you close to our hearts in prayers.
Ralph & Mary Wells
February 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dodie Maupin & Family
February 1, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
February 1, 2012
My Prayers and Love are with you all during this time. Praying that God will keep you strong and your memories will help to keep you all uplifted.
Valerie Smith Dudley
Bernard and Joan Poindexter
February 1, 2012
Our prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in the Lord.
Delores Archer
January 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Leona (Harris) Brown
January 31, 2012
To: The Bell Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We,the Harris,Brown and Nowell families offer our deepest sympathy.
Ann Austin Glaze
January 31, 2012
The Bell Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. With deepest sympathy from The Austin Family.
Sylvia Hawkins Scott
January 31, 2012
To the Family,my sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. I always admired your dad and his brothers. They weere always fun to be around. I have known him since late 50's and enjoyed every minute I was in his presence. He will be missed deeply
January 31, 2012
Dearest Verlease, Debbie and Family, We hope you find comfort in knowing that your loss is shared by many friends who care and you and your family are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. Fondly, John and Yvonne Carter (Upper Marlboro, MD)
SHANETL KOONCE-WASHINGTON
January 31, 2012
TO THE BELL FAMILY,I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE MR.BELL.I GREW UP WITH HIS CHILDREN AND MR.BELL WAS LIKE A FATHER TO ME AND HE WILL BE MISS DEARLY.HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD AND A SMILE THAT WOULD BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY.I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER MR.BELL ESPECIALLY IN THE STORE THAT HE AND HIS FAMILY OWNED.GOD BLESS
January 31, 2012
To the Bell Family,
Please except my sympathy on the passing of your love one. I will always remember Mr. Bell as a kind, compasionate person. And even in the many times I remember seeing him he seemed to have a smile for everyone, especially in the little store your family owned. God Bless
Ellen Coleman Walker
Pastor M. A. Turner, Sr.
January 31, 2012
To the Bell Family:
May you find comfort and strength in the Word of God and the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit during this time of depletion and loss. "Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you."
Lenwood & Ida Johnson
January 31, 2012
Bell Family
In this Time of Loss and Reflection,
We Celebrate the Joys of a Life Well Lived,
And Mourn the Loss of a Light in this World.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family.
The Carter Family 1102 Page Street
January 31, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gloria Curry
January 31, 2012
John and I were saddened to hear of Henry's passing.We know he fought a good fight and now he is in a better place. Our prayers are with you.Love,Gloria
D.E. Frank Reeves
January 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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