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Charles Bell Obituary
Charles Avance Bell Sr., born October 25, 1939, passed February 13, 2026. Born to Donnie Mae Eskew and AC Bell of Wilmot, AR. He was preceded in death by his wide Queen Esther Bell and youngest son, Corey Allen Bell Sr. Leaves to cherish eldest son Charles Bell Jr (Wanda Faye), Cary Bell, Clinton Bell, Carla Bell-Holt (Gary), Christy Bell, and a host of grands, great-grands, great-great-grands, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on February 27, 2026 at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home. A reception will follow at 12:00 PM.
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Feb
27
Visitation
12:00 p.m.
Smith Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, AR 72205
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
27
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Smith Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, AR 72205
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little RockOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.