[Nfbofsc] FW: [nfbsc] Obituary - Robert R. Bell

[Eric Calhoun]

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Subject: [nfbsc] Obituary - Robert R. Bell
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:20:36 -0400

Robert Ray Bell - Laurens 

Robert Ray Bell, 87, of 2759 Bellview Church Rd. and husband of Doris
Brown Bell, passed away at his home on Monday, March 10, 2014.

Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late William Holmes Bell, Sr. and
Aileene Ledford Bell.  Retired from Laurens Glass, he was a member of Rocky
Springs Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder Emeritus.

Mr. Bell was the Founder of the Robert R. Bell Center of the Blind, where
he served as Director for 38 years.  He was the organizer and past
President of the Laurens County National Federation of the Blind, Past
President of the SC National Federation of the Blind, SC Commission of the
Blind Board Member, Director and Chairman of the Board for 20 years of the
Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind, and Co-director of the Family Court
Cottage.

Among the many awards for his devoted community service are:  The SC
Order of the Palmetto, Citizen of the year in Laurens County, Volunteer of
the Year in Laurens County, the Key to the City of Laurens, and Mayoral
Awards from the mayors of both Laurens and Clinton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his sons, Robbie Bell and
wife Beth of Laurens and Mark Bell and wife Wanda of Laurens;
grandchildren, Rebecca Bell, Linsey Bell, Austin Bell (Lourdes), Mary Bell
Willard (Andy), Joseph Bell, and Elizabeth Bell; and great grandchild,
Temperance.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, William Bell,
Jr., James Bell, and Joseph Bell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 13, 2014, at
Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Deidra Crosby with
burial in Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends Wednesday,
March 12, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Robert R. Bell Center of the
Blind, 1103 North Harper St., Laurens, SC 29360.

Memorials may be made to The Robert R. Bell Center of the Blind, 1103
North Harper St., Laurens, SC 29360.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com.