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Horace Bell Obituary
HORACE BELL
LUMBERTON — Mr. Horace Bell, 78, of 516 Bucket Road, Lumberton, N.C., was born Nov. 3, 1940, and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 9, 2019 at his home with family and friends.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He retired from Kelly Springfield after 30 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Son Bell; his mother, Lela Hunt Bell; two brothers, Carolus Bell and Sanford Bell; two brother-in-laws, I.V. Brewer and Junior Dial; two nephews, Alvin Brewer and Richard Bell; and mother-in-law, Rosie Mae Chavis.
Mr. Bell leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 55 years, Allene C. Bell; two sons, Donald R. Bell of the home, and Glenn A. Bell (Joann) of Lumberton, N.C.; two granddaughters, Keywanna Bell and Tabitha Wilkes (Patrick); and three great-granddaughters, Halona Bell, Isabelah Bell and Skyler Wilkes; his sisters, Sharon Oxendine (Eartie) and Melba Brewer of Lumberton, N.C.; a brother, Jerry Bell (Ethelene) of Lumberton, N.C.; two sister-in-laws, Judy Bell and Mary Ann Bell.
A special thank you to the people that helped him in his time of sickness, Dana Nickie, Perry and J.J. and to the Community Home Care and Hospice. A special thanks to the nurses and CNA that came to the home.
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Memories and Condolences
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April 15, 2019
To The Family accept my sincere condolences you are not alone during time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure the loss of your loved one. As you remember the wonderful memories, may the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way.
2 Thessalonians 3:16.
Margie Hunt
April 14, 2019
To Allene and the Bell family sorry for your loss.
AC GA
April 13, 2019
Reading God's word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40. He has given us the wonderful hope of life without end at last. John 3:16.
MaryAnn Farina
April 13, 2019
So sorry to hear about your Dad . Prayers to you and your family.
Lee Von Godwin
April 12, 2019
Allene and family,so sorry to hear of Horace passing.He was a dear friend of mine.He will be missed.
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