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Cleophas "Junior" Bell Jr.

Cleophas "Junior" Bell Jr. obituary

Cleophas Bell Obituary

BELL Cleophas "Junior" Bell, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the age of 82. Son of the late Cleophas (Lucy) Bell, Sr. and Ovelia Johnson of Mississippi. Husband of the late Shirley Todd Bell of New Orleans, LA; Son-in-law of the late Julia Todd Smith; Father of Terri Bell, Shelly Motin and Pandora LaGrone Thompson of Teague, TX, Debra Augustus and Dana Augustus McDade of Arlington, TX and the late Darlene Augustus; Brother of Ophelia Bell LaMothe; Uncle of Frank P. LaMothe, Jr; Brother-in-law of Dorothy Auzout of Dallas, TX; Father-in-law Hershel Thompson of Teague, TX; Personal caretaker and best friend, Warren Jones; Godfather of Donald Robertson, Jr.; Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and acquaintances. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at D. W. Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:30 am; Visitation will begin at 10:30 am; Interment: St. Roch #1 Cemetery, New Orleans, LA; Pastor Otis Brown, officiating; Arrangements by DW Rhodes. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2012.

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lisa thompson

September 21, 2012

sorry for your loss, lisa (previous neighbor across street)

Erving Adams

September 21, 2012

May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. Junior will be missed.

Courtney (Joy's co-worker)

September 21, 2012

Terri, Sorry for the loss of your father. May your memories you have made with your father keep you strong! May God bless you in during this time of sorrow.

Judy Riley

September 21, 2012

May god bless you in the loss of your dad. A real peron, fun loving and just the nicest person anyone could ever know. May your soul rest in peace Junior. We love you but God Loved You Best.

Joy Williams

September 20, 2012

Earth Has No Sorrow, That Heaven Can Not Heal. Terry, Remain Prayerful And God Will See You Through. R.I.P. Junior

Debra Augustus

September 19, 2012

I know that you are in a better place. I will miss you more than words can say. You have always been an inspiration for me. Thanks for your words of wisdom. Love

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