Jerry Lee

Bell

Mr. Jerry Lee Bell was born on July 18, 1956, to Carmella E. Combs and Robert H. Bell in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

Jerry accepted Christ as his Savior at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church at 15 years old.

Mr. Jerry Lee Bell was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Merry Matthews on November 15, 1995, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with four children.

Jerry was employed by Dundee Mills as a Supervisor for 36 years, until they closed the Mill. In his leisure time he enjoyed watching westerns, watching sports, walking and running the track, and he loved spending time with his family.

On Monday, January 22, 2024, Mr. Jerry Lee Bell's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmella E. Combs, father, Robert H. Bell; son, Jerry B. Combs, and granddaughter, Jer'Mya Eleby.

Mr. Jerry Lee Bell leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his wife, Mrs. Merry Matthews-Bell; their children, Michael Eleby, Reginald Matthews, and Tyrone Matthews; brothers, Jessie Green, and Felix Combs; sister, Geneva Combs; 9 grandchildren, Aaliyah Matthews, Tania Matthews, Amarree Eleby, Mikyli Eleby, Jermecia Combs, Jerquavious Combs, Jesisah Combs, and God'Dynce; 2 great grandchildren, Allison Combs, and Zyarie Combs; 7 brothers-in-law, and 4 sisters-in-law; a special friend, James Holland. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden. Pastor Gerod D. Duff (Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church) is the Eulogist.

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