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Lonnie BELL Obituary
Age 68, of Orlando, Florida, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 24, 2022. He was born March 8, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, the fifth child born to the late Lonnie C. Bell, Sr. and Belva Mae (Ball). Lonnie graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1972; he attended Kentucky State University and graduated from Central State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. He obtained his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He served as supervisor and manager of manufacturing operations at Lucent Technologies in Orlando, FL. He later served as the Director of Children and Family Services in Orange County, Florida, for nearly 14 years. Lonnie held many leadership
positions, most notably the position of Chairman of the Board of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce (2002) and
also Chairman of the Board for The Orlando Utilities Commission. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, as well as the 100 Black Men of Central Florida.
His legacy is remembered by his loving wife of 37 years Joanne Bell (Bryant); son Gregory Anthony (Jasmine) Bell; daughter Erin Marie (Aaron) Jenkins; grandchildren Emori and Abriel Jenkins; sisters Claret Belle, Angela Spencer, Delores Banks, Alice Bell, and brother Gerald Bell; special friend Monte Browning; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many more.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at A Community Funeral Home & Crematorium of Orlando (www.acommunityfunralhome.com). A Celebration of Life services will be held at Washington Shores Church of Christ in Orlando
(www.mywscc.com) on Saturday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m.
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Diane Murphy
April 21, 2024
The hardest thing that I cope with in life is death. Death of a family member, death of a friend ,unexpected death and death in itself. They say there are two things in life that are guarantees, taxes and death. I really can't rap myself around the fact that Lonnie Bell, a friend from the past, has taken that route. It really bereaves me to accept it so I just pretend that even though he's not around physically he will always be around in spirit. Sympathies to the family, hugs and love to all.
In Peace,
Diane Muphy
Diane Murphy
June 24, 2022
Diane Murphy
June 24, 2022
Diane Murphy
June 24, 2022
You made me look back at the 1975 Kentucky State University yearbook. Found several photos of you. I hope you don't mind me posting them to this site. I am still trying to realize your passing. I thought you would live to be a very old man.
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Diane Murphy
June 23, 2022
Sympathies go out to the Bell family. Lonnie Bell will be sorely missed. From a back in the day friend. Will miss you tremendously.
Wonkiasha Washington
May 5, 2022
There are so many things I want to say about Mr. Bell, but let me start off by saying Thank you. I had a privilege of knowing Mr. Bell for over eight years through work. I admired Mr. Bell leadership, his ability to lead, passion, faith, character, and most of all his friendship. I always told him that he is the leader that aspire to be. Let me explain why.
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way (John Maxwell). Mr. Bell didn't look or treat me as just an Orange County employee, he treated me as his friend. When I needed someone to talk to, his door was always open , when I needed support, he was always there to listen and not judge and , when I experienced a loss of one of my dearest friends Mr. Bell went out of his way to check on me , he even attended the funeral. This is what it means to lead. I always told Mr. Bell that he is a leader I aspire to be. I am truly thankful and grateful for knowing Mr. Bell.
Lastly, I want to say thank you to his wife, Mrs. Bell and family for sharing him with us. Mr. Bell will forever remain in my heart.
Mark Bryson
May 4, 2022
I've known Lonnie as a friend since first grade at St. Raphael. I still have our first communion picture. He was angelic. I was not. Lost touch with him over the years but never forgot his friendship. One of the best men to ever come out of Springfield. My love and condolences to the Bell family.
Daniel M.Donnelly
April 28, 2022
Lonnie and I were boyhood friends at St. Raphael grade school and on into Catholic Central High.. Oddly enough, Lonnie Sr. and my father were also friends in the catholic schools system. It´s funny how the years pass and the decades slip away. I can still see us laughing at one another in our 8th grade class. Sometimes that´s all we get. Off you go Lonnie, Love to the entire Bell family.
Mary Litvin
April 28, 2022
I knew Lonnie in high school and remember him fondly. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. It is a great loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Monte and NeNe Browning
April 28, 2022
Lonnie Was The Brother I Never Had.We´ve Been Together Since We Were 4Yrs Old.My Entire Family Feels This Loss,And I Will Miss Him Forever
Beth Stegner
April 28, 2022
I've known Lonnie since 9th grade when we attended Catholic Central High School. A great athlete, loving son, and truly dedicated to his family and community. My heart goes out to all of his family. He will be forever remembered by me and my fellow classmates.
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