Book of Memories for David Ray Bell

Condolence From Bradley Bell

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:42:39 EDT

Happy birthday dad we love you and miss you so much. Today we (tried) to light up some Chinese lanterns to send up to you but failed miserably. I don’t know how u did it but you would get them up in the air every time. Me and Josh laughed about how your up there watching us wishing you could help. Klayton is almost 2 years old now and just started school again he is the youngest but biggest kid in his class who would have knew how big he would be, must take after grandpa god knows he didn’t get it from me. Anyway I love you a lot dad and ever single day I think of you and can’t wait to be up there with you to talk to you again

Condolence From samniggemyer@gmail,com

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:39:45 EDT

Hello Vanessa I am so sorry for your loss I have searced for you for a few years with no luck,I am really sad i found you this way, I remember david was really funny and always working. He seemed to be such a nobel man. I send your and your family many kisses and hugs.

Condolence From samniggemyer@gmail,com

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:30:52 EDT

Condolence From Bradley Bell

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:34:07 EDT

I sure miss you dad this will be the first birthday I have ever had without you. I remember my birthday every year growing up you always surprised me with the best gift I could ever imagine. I just want you to know I love you and I wish I could go back in time and relive all of it again from start to finish.

Condolence From Bradley bell

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:27:14 EST

Here we are 2 months later and it still feels like yesterday. Me, mom, Erica, and klayton are doing well he gets bigger every day. I sure miss u dad I hope heaven is as amazing as everyone says. I’m going to start driving poppy’s truck tomorrow, but it’s hard u was the last one to touch the steering wheel. I’m glad I have a piece of you with me still. Well actually I have alot of you with me still it really helps me make it in times like these when I need to stay strong for my family. I wish me and u could have had more time dad. I love you

Condolence From Bradley Bell

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:12:29 EST

Hey dad I don’t know why I keep writing on here I guess some small part of me thinks u can read this. I have been thinking of you every day. Every thing I touch here reminds me of u and how u was the last one to put it there. I got the garage cleaned up again and I am finding new things everyday that u was working on when u was younger. I have poppy’s truck almost all the way cleaned up I just need some battery’s for it. I just want to talk to you again I have been going through my phone and listening to voicemails you left me. Klayton is getting big now he can walk and climb anywhere I am really glad u got to meet him and I will always tell him stories of you. What I would do to have u out here with me on the front porch again telling stories. I love u dad and can’t wait for the day I get to see you again.

Condolence From Bradley bell

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 01:54:36 EST

Here I am it’s Christmas Day. I miss u dad I remember all the mornings we had opening presents when I was a kid and today has to be one of the hardest so far I’m doing my best to say it’s going to get better like u always did but I don’t think Christmas morning will ever be the same. I love u dad merry Christmas.

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Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:40:16 EST

if you were to start a story with -Remember when David-it would most likely be about a prank like making someones door not shut or setting someones tailgate so it would fall down when they backed up. He was always trying to get a laugh out of someone. However I also know him as a man who was always worried about working so he could provide for his family. He was also the type of friend you did not have to see everyday, you could not talk to him for 2 months and it would seem like you just talked to him Yesterday. He was also pretty smart with vehicles and would always lend a hand or at least his opinion on how it should be done.He will be missed greatly by all who new him.

Condolence From Dolores Morgan

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:46:53 EST

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace. Jimmy and Dolores

Condolence From Stacey Doak

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:48:50 EST

My prayers are with yall at a time like this. My dad Paul Doak and David both loved towing them cars..

Condolence From Cindy Lindsay

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:16:30 EST

Bradley and Erica, and family, You are in my prayers. I am sorry you are in pain. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believe in him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life.I believe with all my heart, absent from the body, present with the Lord. As a believer, you will see your loved ones again. what a great day that will be. No more pain, no more worries, he is at peace with God now. Comfort yourselves, knowing this. I love you guys very much.

Condolence From Art Howard

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:15:39 EST

Erica we are truly sorry for the loss of your father in law. Our prayers go out for him and your mother in law. Sorry I only met him a few times. You always think there is more time left to know people and enjoy seeing them but life is short and we never know that it may be the last time we see someone. God has his plan. Ronnie and I are so proud of both you and Laura and your wonderful families. We will be there tomorrow to support you tomorrow. May your father in law Rest In Peace.

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Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:09:06 EST

Condolence From Michelle O'Brien

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:28:39 EST

Bradley, Erica, & Klayton, Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Kindest regards, The O'Brien family

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Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:27:47 EST

Condolence From Denise Rhodes

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:35:42 EST

Awwww to have him tell me "Be Sweet" just once more....

Condolence From Robert & Darlene Duffee

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:48:49 EST

Thoughts & Prayers too Vanessa, & The Family. David will always be remembered. Our little Neighborhood will never be the same. He was always there for my Family always ready too lend a helping hand. He will be truly missed. RIP David till we meet again!!! The Duffee’s

Condolence From Bradley Bell

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:37:35 EST

Dad I miss you every day there are so many things I want to say to you now. I have watched you stay strong for so many years but now you can finally rest. I had the best dad anyone could ever have and I hope I can be as good of a dad to my son. I’m glad you can finally see grandpa and tell him about the life you had. I wish we had more time together and I can’t wait to see you again.

Condolence From Melissa Grace Bronikowski

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:41:48 EST

RIP David... Its been over 45 years since Ive seen you but i remember your happy disposition.. Such a tragic loss,,,My deepest sympathies and prayers to your families

Condolence From Melissa Grace Bronikowski

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:28:36 EST

RIP David, a tragic loss. My deepest sympathies to his families..

Condolence From Randi Ashy

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:05:17 EST

Thoughts and prayers to Vanessa and family

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Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:14:25 EST

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Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:05:25 EST

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Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:25:38 EST

Condolence From Lois Bean

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:59:11 EST

As a friend of Margie Bell, Becky Robertson, Lawrence Bell and Tanya Johnston, I know that the journey that David took was a long and hard one. He never gave up though the going was hard. He always believed that things would get better. Now things are better for him as he has gained his heavenly eternal rest. I pray that those who grieve his passing will find peace and comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. May the memories of his life bring smiles to your faces and in time help ease the pain. Love and God Bless you all.

Condolence From Margie P Bell Mama

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:42:34 EST

As a parent you never expect to outlive your children. That is the hardest thing to understand and accept. When you were born, your father and I agreed on Ray as your middle name, not knowing what an impact that would have. You were my Ray of Sunshine all of your life. You found good in everyone and everything. You were a great listener. I love how you finished all of our conversations with I love you and be sweet". You fought an unbelievable battle all the while saying “things are gonna get better" I don’t know how long it will take before I stop looking at the light on the answering machine. There won’t be anymore calls before daylight. I don’t think anyone gets up as early as we did. I just wish I could see you and tell you I love you one more time.. Mama

Condolence From Becky Robertson

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:03:25 EST

Oh, Baby Brother… I don't know how I can make it through this. From the day you were born I held your hand.You were bigger than life and lived it to the fullest. You always found good in everyone, you got that from Mom. I remember so many good times, never a dull moment with you around. I have so many good memories, like the time we decided we were gonna run away from home and mom told us we could, but not to cross the street. We spent hours trying to figure that out! When we had our tonsils out TOGETHER. I think the first time conflict we had was when I turned 16 and could legally drive before you,and you were “no question" the better driver. We started dating, and we Doubled. We always dated friends which made it even more fun. You pranked me thru Teenage years, not that they weren’t already bad enough.I always wanted to be as cool as you. When I married and moved away I missed you the most. I miss you so much now. I am thankful you are out of pain and can rest. You were so many things to so many people. Thank you, Lord for blessing me with a brother like David.

Condolence From Tanya Johnston

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:46:28 EST

You were always the prankster of the family, the one with the best jokes to make everyone laugh. You taught me how to ride a bike, were always there when I had a question about my car, and I will miss sending you pictures of my odometer (even though you always had me beat by tens of thousands of miles). I loved how you would call grandma on your way to work everyday, even if I could never imagine how y'all could have so much to talk about (you two always were the talkers of the family haha), and I have started that same tradition with Mom..we talk every day on my way to work. I love you dearly and will miss you SO MUCH. I have to admit, I'm a little jealous you got to see grandpa again before me, but I am so glad you two are together again. I love you, Uncle David...see you again someday.