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James Bell Obituary

JAMES BELL EAST CHICAGO, IN James Bell, age 78, of East Chicago, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. He is survived by children: Jimmie Bell of East Chicago, Anthony Briscoe of Chicago, IL, and Kara Thomas of Davenport, IA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 3602 Ivy St., East Chicago with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Visitation 5:00 PM until time of service. Interment Friday, July 6, 2012 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Divinity Funeral Home in charge.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 5, 2012.

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Ronald Lewis

January 29, 2013

I regret not being there to pay my last respects. Remembering special memories. Thanks for being a Dad.

Althea Jones

December 8, 2012

Jimmy and Kara: I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your father. May God bless and keep you is his perfect peace

SANDRA & CLIFFORD JEFFERSON BOSTIC

July 7, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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