Mr. Martin Kerry Bell, 49, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Davis Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Bell was born October 19, 1962 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Clarence Woodrow and Mildred Mayberry Bell. He attended Iredell County schools and was self-employed as a sub-contractor.
Mr. Bell is survived by four daughters, Elisha Bell Kaufmann (David) of Raleigh, N.C., Christine Bell, Lynzee Bell and Maci’ Foret, all of Statesville and one grandson, Jayse Potter, also of Statesville. He is also survived by one brother, Clarence “Butch” Bell (Judy) of Statesville along with three sisters, Jeanne B. Alexander and Susan B. Miller (Tim), both of Statesville and Jody B. Holbrook (Perry) of Asheville, N.C. He is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darren Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Martin Bell Memorial Fund, c/o Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front Street, Statesville, N.C. 28677 or to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituaries.
Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Martin Bell.
Marty was a dear friend to me in our early high school years.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
My prayers are with the Bell family.
Darlene
Susan, so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. Know that you’re in my prayers.
Judy Cowan Morrow
Class of ’77
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with ya’ll. We love ya’ll aunt candi lynzee and maci.
Sorry for yall loss my prays r with yall love yall. Lauren Foret
hey maci its amy from school im so sorry bout your loss hope all is well and my thoughts and prayers are with yall
Amy Norman
Susan & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all . May God’s Love & Care Comfort you all at this time of loss.
Sincerely Donna & Ron Queen <3
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all . God Bless you all .We ask for God’s love & care to be with you all at this time.
Sincerely with Love Donna & Ron Queen
matt sorry for your loss i know your uncle met alot to you we are praying for you in this sorrowful time