Arnold Almond Bell

1949 - 2016

Arnold Almond Bell obituary, 1949-2016

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

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Ridgeway, Virginia

Arnold Bell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 7, 2016.

Arnold Almond Bell, 66, of Fieldale died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, NC. He was born December 12, 1949 in Beckley, WV to Arnold Forrest Bell and Virginia Ruth Hubbard Bell, both deceased.
Mr. Bell was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army. He earned an Associate Degree and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by a son, Chad Martin.
Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Joan Amburn Bell of the home; two sons, Ronnie Martin and wife, Rhonda and Lonnie Martin and wife Sheila, both of Fieldale; three sisters, Claudette Bell of Beckley, WV, Esther Smith of Ohio and Mary Lou Hines of Cherry Grove, NC; a nephew, Allan Bell and wife, Barbara; four grandsons, Jason Martin and wife, Brie, Will Martin, James Martin and Shawn Martin; two granddaughters, Michelle Martin and Kayla Martin; and special friends, Roy Fowler, Larry (Sheila) Turner, Jack Bibb (Geneva), and Denton Boardwine and family.
Funeral services will be held at Community Funeral Services, Ridgeway on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday, July 8 at Community Funeral Services.

Online condolences may be offered at www.collinsmckeestone.com.
Community Funeral Services, Ridgeway, VA is serving the family.

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July 11, 2016

Rhonda Light

I'm so sorry to hear about Rick passing, he and my Dad, Bobby, or Cannonball were really good friends for many years, and Rick was a wonderful person and always kept you laughing, may God rest his soul.

July 9, 2016

Brian Thompson

Wow..I am literally at a loss for words and do not know what to say, as a child, Uncle rick was always a favorite. He always called me Sport. Many of the family say I look like him. I don't have many memories of him except from my childhood. He was a great man, didn't take no junk from anyone. We will miss you. So hate I wasn't able to be as close to you as others. Love you and will miss you.

July 8, 2016

Sandie Janes

My only uncle we were extremely close especially when I was growing up he always called me Squirt even after I grew up and had kids of my own. I miss you Uncle Rick my heart is broken words cannot express the hurt and emptiness my heart feels. I love you and always will.......

July 8, 2016

My only brother my heart is broke. I loved Rick i never got to see him much as i live in Ohio.We spoke on the phone. Go rest Rick your race is done. will never forget you my brother love you. Esther

July 7, 2016

Rick was I love and caring man and took care of his family. I thoughts and prayers go out too all family members.
The Hart family.

July 7, 2016

Jeff Hart

To Ricks family, he was a awesome and caring man, who took care of the family he loved.... Our prayers are with you...
The Hart family.

July 7, 2016

Victoria Halstead

I am so hurt to hear of Rick's passing.He was a dear and close friend.God sure got a special angel this time.Prayers for all.

July 7, 2016

Donna Atkins

To Rick's family - So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was an old family friend since I was a little girl. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Love and prayers to you, Joan, and your family. Donna Atkins (oldest daughter of Mary Bolton) Beckley, WV.

July 7, 2016

Shirley Keeton

So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. Will miss Rick He was a good friend to me and my husband. My husband and Rick worked together in the mines at least 30 yrs or longer but they talked on the phone. Prayers for all. Mrs Shirley Keeton

July 7, 2016

Skip Moye

To Rick's family....please accept my heart felt condolences at the unexpected passing of a special man. Rick and I grew up together on Bailey Avenue in Beckley, WVa. Needless to say it was a great shock to hear that Rick had died. We thought we'd always be young, even after coming back to the world after seeing many horrible things in a war long forgotten by most. It's hard to picture little Ricky no longer around. My thoughts and prayers are with those left to cherish his memory.

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