Johnnie Bell Jr. Obituary in Columbus at Progressive Funeral Home

Obituary For Johnnie Bell Jr.

Master Sergeant Retired Johnnie "J.B." Bell, Jr. of Columbus transitioned home Wednesday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center. He was 72 years of age.

Master Sergeant Bell was born in Ayden, Pitts County, NC, the son of the late Johnnie, Sr. and Hazel Blount Bell. A United States Army Veteran of 26 years, Master Sergeant Bell retired as the owner and operator of the Carolina Barbecue Stand located at Ft. Benning, GA and J&J Barbecue in Columbus. He obtained a Bachelor degree from Troy State University in Criminal Justice and was a member of the Legionnaires. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Linwood Bell and Mamie Ruth Wilson.

Survivors include: his beloved wife of 48 years, Mrs. Helen Walton Bell; a son, Daginald Wheeler, Sr. (Vicky); a daughter, Judy Foster; seven grandchildren, Elekist Wheeler, Craikista Kennedy (Keiron), Rafael Stewart (Sharisse), Daginald Wheeler, Jr., Evelyn Tate, Parish Wheeler, Sr., and Zavier Carey; twenty great grandchildren, a brother, Dempsey Bell (Jeanette); loving in laws, Johnny E. Walton (Zollie), Roy Walton (Betty), Eula B. Vaughn, Beatrice Harris, Morella Smith, Linda D. Walton and Carolyn V. White; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Private Burial will be held for Master Sergeant Bell.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.

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I miss you so much Granddad.. Things will never be the same. Continue to FLY HIGH MY ANGEL

Evelyn

Our condolences to the family of Mr Johnnie Bell Jr.; Milton & Shirley Garris from Ayden, Curently living in Cataula Ga. God Bless and keep you uplifted during these times. Amen.

Milton Garris Sr

Johnnie was a great classmate, teammate and a great patriot. Our condolences and prayers to the family. Continue to soar like an Eagle. Arlanders Hunter

Arlanders Hunter

Johnnie, you will be truly missed by many. Thanks for being a part of my life for over 65 years. May God continue to bless and keep your family in prefect peace during this most difficult time. Take your flight EAGLE.

Ira Brown, Jr.