Dear Daphne, Lou and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  You all know of his generosity, but probably have not  heard this story. When I was a high school senior running for State 4-H President in 1982, I asked Mr. Bell if he could print 1000 tri-fold campaign flyers.  He agreed to and said it would cost me.  I was filled with trepidation with the drive downtown to the office and then again when I saw the bill on top of the mountain of freshly printed paper.  I was extremely relieved and grateful when the bill had a zero balance.   By the way, I was also relieved that he nicknamed Jan but not me. 
May love, laughter, Faith, family, friends and memories bring you comfort.  
Angela Saito, Jeff Donaldson and Family 

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ray Bell family after the loss of a special person and a special friend of mine for many years .
Ray and I worked together on a daily basis for many years when we lived in Charlotte and worked for Delmar Printing Co. and Studios. Ray became an outstanding leader in Management there and continued to make that company more  successful until he started his own  company, ColorCraft Printing Co.
So many great times together with Ray and Lou, with Jean and I visiting with them over the years. One of his cooking specialities was Egg McMuffins, which were delicious !  He would always ask if we were ready for another one. He always knew we wanted a second one!!Ray  and I always talked about our memories of working together every time we visited each other over the years.
He loved to play Bridge more than anyone I've ever known!! H e would play  until midnight or until someone fell asleep!One of our last visits, he mentioned that  when he had some of his worst problems in life , the Lord always helped him through the rough times!
We have lost a special person!!
GOD BLESS YOU, RAY!!

Rachel -
Our condolences to you and your family - so sorry for the loss of your beloved grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
The Lechner Family

Lou and Family, 
We are so sorry for the loss of Ray. 
He was a joy always to be around and loved his family so much.

Al has lost his last fishing buddy and friend.

You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry we could not be there to share this Celebration of life with you all.
Know we care and love you.
He will be missed, always.
Al and Glenda Boling

Some of our favorite memories were long weekends at our house the  times we were together at our house or at Ray and Lou's playing non-stop bridge! He liked to boast that  he and Boyte were  going to "kill" Lou and me! I was the scorekeeper and he jokingly would accuse me of cheating  if Lou and I got the best of them!! The wonderful seafood and egg McMuffins matcand Lou's hushpuppies were not to be matched by anyone! Ray, our dear friend will be sorely missed! Our love and prayers are with Lou and family !

Condolences to Lou and the rest of the family.   Truly a caring and generous person.  

Cousin John 

Sonny and I were great friends with the Bell’s at Idlewild Swim Club.  Lots of good times and great memories.  Prayers for all the family.

I am so saddened by Ray's death and will miss him dearly.  He was a good friend and always looked forward to his phone calls.  He will be truly missed by our Class of 1950 and added so much to our Class Reunions.  Rest In Peace Ray,

Your good friend Wanda ask me to give your family her condolence and thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mrs. Bell & Family,

Praying for comfort and peace as you go through this valley.

In Him,

Bill & Gina Rogers

Dear Mrs. Bell and Family,  We were  so sad to hear of this great loss to you, our community and church. We will miss his huge Bear hugs, smiles, and well hello neighbor every time  he saw us.!   We don’t think he ever met a stranger.   Hold tight to all  of your great memories and know we are thinking of you and will surely miss his presence at church.  Kate & Mike Alderson, Summer Williamson Powell

Ray was a larger-than- life character and an important role model in my life. He worked harder than any person I know, played even harder, and was fiercely loyal to his friends and family. 

It was my privilege to have been a member of his family.

Remembering the fantastic fish fry’s. Ray’s always smiling face and congenitally at church. He will be missed. 
Tom and Susanne

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Garnet Ray Bell

September 4, 1932 – July 31, 2021

White Funeral and Cremation Service

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