Claude Douglas

Bell

Mr. Claude Douglas Bell was born on March 17, 1952, to the union of the late Robert Henry Bell, Sr. and the late Mattie Anne Bell in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Claude accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with Corinth Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, where he actively served as a member until his death.

Mr. Claude was employed by Griffin Bowling Lane in Griffin, Georgia as an associate of the maintenance department for over 30 years until his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed working on cars, partying (he was always the life of the party), and spending time with his family.

On Monday, June 21, 2021, Mr. Claude Douglas Bell left his earthly home, to reap his unjust reward in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry Bell, Sr.; mother, Mittie Ann Bell; and sisters, Ethel Mae Combs, Annie Lois Elder, Sussie Lee Sears, Helen Bell and Lucy Pate.

Those left to cherish his precious memories are his son, Kelvin (Jamie Lashway) Bell of Texas; sister, Dorothy Middleton; brother, Robert Henry Bell, Jr.; aunts, Essie Mae (Robert) Harris and Sara Knox; close nephew, Earnest Parks; best friend, Ronnie Mathis; and special friend, Anita Warren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.