In Memory

Thomas Patrick [Tommy] Bell

Mr. Tom Bell, 72 of Quitman passed away, Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home [Quitman, GA]. Mr. Bell was born June 29, 1951 in Jacksonville, Fl. to the late James & Sue Hodges Bell. He was a member of San Jose Baptist Church and was co-owner of Bell's Automotive while he was living in Jacksonville before retiring. Mr. Bell played football while he was in high school and also played with the University of Tennessee at Martin, but he loved the Florida Gators. He would love cooking and entertaining friends and family, playing golf when he could and growing his vegetables. Mr. Bell loved his family, grandchildren, friends, and his group of men friends. 

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Nichols Bell of Quitman; son, Jason (April) Bell of Jacksonville, Fl, and daughter, Kellie (Josh) Sroka of St. Augustine, Fl; grandchildren, Cecil (Christen) Bell, and Owen Shierling; and brothers, Ronny (Shirley) Bell of Clarksville, TN, and Steve (Brenda) Bell of Winder, GA.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Maxwell - Purvis Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Shierling officiating. The family will be receiving friends an hour prior to the service. There will be a private interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to be made to the American Heart Association or to Quitman Paws and Play Rescue.

 

 

Wolfson HS lost a pillar in the passing of Thomas Patrick Bell. Tommy not only excelled in athletics, but was a good and kind human being. It was always good to run into Tommy. He always had a smile on his face and a genuine concern about how others were doing. He will be be missed. May his name always be remembered as a blessing.. 



 
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07/24/23 08:22 PM #1    

Janet Elaine Jones (Scott)

So sad to hear about Tommy. It's really heartbreaking to be losing so many of our classmates. It just seems like yesterday that we were all roaming the halls of Wolfson. Tommy was a very sweet guy and was a friend to all. He was a tremendous asset to our football team and all sports at Wolfson. I sure hope he was happy in life because I know he will be missed by all. May you rest in peace Tommy.😢😢🙏🙏


07/25/23 08:03 AM #2    

David Troxler

Tommy was a friend to all and one of our great football players. May his family be comforted by God's Grace.

07/25/23 09:58 AM #3    

Lawrence Archibald [Larry] Scafuti

So sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. I had a class with him in 10th grade--I think that it was Mrs. Flash's geometry class. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Sincerely condolences to his family and friends. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

07/25/23 11:33 AM #4    

Howard Herman Schmerin

To a fellow Interact member who was always nice and sincere may he rest in peace. Howard Schmerin 


07/26/23 08:09 AM #5    

Warren Lee Popwell

Whoever composed the "in memory" had it right and we all knew Tommy and we should pray for his family as they mourn his loss....life is short, eternity isn't.

May God comfort and bless Tommy as he crosses over.  We all should consider our future!  Read  the first part of Ecclesiastes 7 and ponder, I think Tommy would want that for those of us who remain


07/26/23 09:21 AM #6    

Thomas Reed [Tommy] Cowan

Some of favorite memories of Tommy were from elementary school. He was too big and too strong to play in the backfield, so little guys like me were lucky to make the weight. Tommy was always willing to play whatever position he was asked to. He and his brothers were all good people. Their father raised some fine boys and taught them all the value of honest, hard work. Bell's garage was an institution in the San Jose area. They kept my mom's old Plymouth running for a long time. I am sure Tommy passed on all of his life skills to his children, and that alone is a great legacy. 

Rest in peace, Tommy. You will be missed by all that knew you.


07/26/23 11:57 AM #7    

Sherri Lee Wildstein

I'm pretty sure that I first met Tommy through is family's business Bells Automotive.  My family would always bring our cars to Bell's for repairs since it was very close to where we lived, and because they did good work. I  will miss seeing him but will always remember his contagious happy disposition and great smile.  RIPbroken heart

 


07/27/23 11:20 AM #8    

Craig Foster Reagor

Tommy was as tough as he was a good guy. I can see that grin even now. Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

 

 

 

 

 


07/30/23 04:11 PM #9    

Christopher Jan [Chris] Anderson

As a fellow track team member,I remember the sweat of competition, that he was a formidable contender, that quirky squint behind those ever present glasses (not a jab but an endearing memory of a friend)...yes it is sobering to watch as our numbers decline...so I'll join Lee Popwell in citing Ecclesiastes 7 which mentions wisdom. In chapter 12 verse 13 we can find the beginning of wisdom (repeated in Proverbs,Palms,and Job). This wisdom is more valuable than gold and sweeter than honey. You are missed my friend and thanks for the memories revisited in each page of the yearbook.
Chris Anderson.

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