Mr. Charles Henry Bell's Obituary
Charles Henry Bell was born on January 10, 1945 in Brownsboro, Texas to
Mr. Booker T. and Mamie J. Bell
Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years Helen Marie, 2 children; Son: Charles Jeremy Bell (Lelani), Daughter: Ann-Marie Robinson (Kenneth). Nine grandchildren; Jasmine Bhaduri Bell, Asia Hodge Bell, Kenya Robinson, Kennedy LeAnn Perry, Christian Armand Bell, Ken Robinson II, Kent Wesley Robinson, Kamryn Marie Perry, Kennedy Ruth Robinson. One sister; Mamie Louise Solomon (Ransom). Brother-in-law; Howard Muldrow and several loved nieces and nephews. Charles is also survived by surrogate children and grandchildren; daughters Elizabeth West (Randy), Jennifer Coleman (Wes), Sabrina Davis (Dallas), granddaughter Julia Howes; sons: Sederick Fort (Tashia), Sederick Fort II, Julian Fort, Lance Hill (Jen), Landon and Jordan; God-daughter Corrine Williams, God-son, David Jamal Tyson (Tia).
He became a member of Hamilton Park United Methodist Church in 1978 and served in the Mass Choir and Chaired the Staff Pastor Parish Committee, under the clergy of Reverend Henry Masters.
Charles graduated Lincoln High School, Dallas Art Institute and Control Data Institute. He had degrees in Commercial Art, Computer Science. He taught computer Programming for Control Data Institute. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant E-5. Deployed to Vietnam in the 1st Air Calvary Division. He was awarded bronze star medal for meritorious service in a combat zone. Worked for Gerber/Camsco-Gerber Garment Technology (GGT), a division of Gerber Scientific Instruments, as a Computer Programmer and Technical Service Manager of the Field Service Division. His hobby was repairing anything he could, and often said he was “frustrated engineer!” He enjoyed listening to smooth and relaxing jazz. He was always available for his grandchildren, being only a phone call away.
“I always tried to do or say something to try and make a difference in someone’s life.
Humor always helps to make someone relax and feel included. I’ve never met a stranger, because I believe that everyone is a friend when friendship is offered first. I taught my children and grand-children that Education, Integrity and Honesty will lead to great things in life when you believe in you and love yourself, because you have purpose. That purpose is to help make someone else better. Pass it on!!!”
In lieu of flowers, please give to the American Cancer Society in honor of Charles Bell: https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=CY17MemPod&giftType=mem&giftTypeMonthlyDisplay=0&_ga=2.266510925.2105863415.1609886746-842742460.1609886746
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