U. S. Air Force Major (Ret.) Darwin Little Bell
Born: Fri Jul 7, 1933
Died: Tue Jul 17, 2012
Visitation
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM, Fri Jul 20, 2012
Memorial Service
4:00 PM Fri Jul 20, 2012
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U. S. Air Force Major (Ret.) Darwin Little Bell, 79, of 3rd Avenue, S. E. Taylorsville died on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Hiddenite on July 7, 1933 to the late Fred Bell and Mae Miller Bell. He served for 21 years in the U. S. Air Force as Personnel Officer during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era. He also served time in Germany and at the Pentagon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Taylorsville for 18 years where he served as a Deacon, Brotherhood Director and Sunday School Director. He was an avid Tar Heel fan.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a younger sister.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Shirley Campbell Bell; a step-daughter,
Anna (Kevin) Church of Bethlehem; a daughter, Candice (Tom) Bredesen of Norway; two sons, John Bell of Myrtle Beach and Jamie Bell of England; two step-sons, Chris Robinette of Taylorsville and Scott (Frances) Robinette of Statesville and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Marsh. Military honors will be provided.
The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church on Friday from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m..
Condolences may be sent to the Bell family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 305, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Adams Funeral Home and cremation service is in charge of arrangements.
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Sabert Davis
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Shirley and family, Our deepest sympathy to all at the loss of Darwin. He was a good friend from school days in Statesville. Sabert and Joan Davis
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Sandra Foster Baker
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Dear Shirley & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met
Darwin once but heard so many good things about him.
Shirley, I know you feel blessed to have had 18 years with him, and will miss him but rejoice that he is now free.
With our love and prayers for all of you in the coming difficult days.
Bill & Sandra (Foster) Baker
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Joan Miller
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Dear Shirley,
Please know that I am asking God to comfort you during this time of grief. When we last talked by telephone we shared many memories of our lost loved ones. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love,
Joan
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C. Donald Stevenson, Jr.
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Posted Thu July 19, 2012
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Darwin Bell has been a life long friend and public school classmate. He and one hundred and thirty-three others graduated together form Statesville Senior High School in 1951. Darwin Bell was a popular student and loyal friend to all. Every second Saturday since 1956, we as a class have eaten lunch together, many times during which Darwin was among us. With love for the memory of Darwin Bell and in support of Shirley and Darwin''''s family, we as a class will attend Darwin''''s Memorial Service. Shirley, we love you as we so loved our friend, Darwin Bell. Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow.
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Andrea Torrence
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Posted Fri July 20, 2012
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My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to Bless you. Mr. Bell was a very special person whom I only knew for a short period at Jurneys. Shirley, if there is anything you need, only if it is just to talk, I am here for you and your family. Love you all
Andrea Torrence
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