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Derek Cheek posted a condolence
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Ralph was a great man. I sure learned a lot from him in the time we were all together at Ranger Baptist. Ralph and Ellen were the kind of people that every young family could look up too. Heaven gained a great one!!!
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Patricia Blume lit a candle
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
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Patricia Blume lit a candle in memory of Ralph F. Bell Jr.
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Patricia Blume posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Ralph Bell was my brother, and I am the only one left with memories of him as a small boy up through his teen-age years. He was the ideal Big Brother, a great playmate, a little mischievous, but mostly kind, caring, and responsible with a little sister. Even when we were small, we rode the train across the state to spend time with our Dads family on the farm. Ralph always held my hand when boarding and getting off the train, and when we would walk between the cars to go to the Dining Car. Very scary for a little girl when a train is moving.
Ralph was a very active boy, he loved to go fishing and hunting. In the winter he liked to play stick hockey with friends on a farm pond. He had a work bench in our basement, and was always tearing things apart and fixing them, or building model cars and airplanes, which revolved into our back yard were his friends usually would have an old jalopy that didn't run. Ralph would have parts laying all over the yard, put 'um back together, and that old jalopy would purr.
Back in our day, many times Ralph was accused of daydreaming , and not paying attention when he was supposed to. He didn't always fit into someone else's square peg. At those times ( and yes Connie, he was really twisting that hair right in front of his forehead), he was deep in thought about something he was planning to do, or make, or build, or how he could fix something.
Weather near or far, vacations , letters, or long phone visits, what a joy it has been sharing his life events. The main event "ELLEN" and all the spectacular ones that have followed.
I read a quote once that reminds me of Ralph. "Try not to become a man of success but rather become a man of value." Ralph was of great value to his family and friends.
I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER
Patricia Blume 1/14/2015
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Constance Gatlin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 1, 2015
My father, Ralph Bell was a great man. His love for his family, country, and Lord was limitless. As I think about my father, I begin to smile and tears swell in my eyes. I am taken back to years past and am engulfed in a multitude of loving memories. Living through these memories, I find myself laughing out loud, even if I am in public. I know people watching me must think I'm crazy. And, I very well may be, after all, I am Ralph and Ellen's daughter.
From my parents, I learned the true meaning of FAMILY. All family members should support one another and should set aside time to spend with each other. My father would set a side time to take us fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. One time he took us to Disney and upon our return home he wrote the cost of the entire trip on the chalkboard in the garage.
On 1801 Mabbette, in Kissimmee, my parents would place several buckets in their backyard for the grandchildren to play in. The grandchildren would run around in their undies trying to swim in the five gallon buckets. Also, on their trips from North Carolina, they would bring home a pecan log for each of their grandchildren.
More recently, My father taught the great grandchildren how to fish. Within the past year, James his great grandson considered him his best friend. James even called and told Papa Ralph.
Moreover, for many years, I tried to convience my father that I was the youngest of the four children. At times, he would question himself, even twirling the hair on his head. I started teasing him at the age of twenty nine and continued until my forties. I truly miss my dad holding my hand. I love him very much.
I will be fine because I have wonderful memories to remember him by.
My endless love for Jesus Christ and support for my family, I learned from you and mom. One of his favorite church hymns was Jesus Loves the Little Children.
To sum it up; my father was Raph Bell, who lived by the Air Force core values: integrity, service, and excellence. They inspire us to do our very best at all times. They are the common bond among all comrades in arms, and are the glue that unifies the force and ties us to the great warriors and public servants of the past. Integrity first, service before self, and excellance in all we do. My father always instilled these values in his children and grandchildren.
Enjoy visiting all the comrades in arms in heaven as well as family members who went before you!
Love you,
Connie (I am smiling)
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Patricia Blume posted a condolence
Sunday, December 21, 2014
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Larrie A. Palmer posted a condolence
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Another great man has been called from this earth! As a child, Ralph Bell was my hero; my cousin, a dashing figure in uniform. I was thrilled when he and Ellen worked to make their home outside Clarinda, Iowa, and he would take me squirrel hunting on the family farm. I was saddened when they left to return to military life. The passage of years gave a better understanding of the family dynamics that contributed to that move. (I suspect that the onset of an Iowa winter may also have been a contributing factor) Those same years have also brought me to believe that Ralph's growth from country boy, to husband and father, to family patriarch, to Church leader was guided by God through the love that he and Ellen share(d).
Although we were nearly always separated by hundreds or thousands of miles a conversation with Ralph always helped bring life into better focus. His faith in God caused him to include our granddaughter Jordan in his Church's prayer chain; an act which helped save her life and heal her severe injuries. Those conversations will be missed.
Ellen thank you for the love you share(d) with Ralph and the Christian values you helped instill in him and your children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is our wish that you are surrounded by your loving family and all of you are able to share God's love and the fellowship of family during this Christmas season.
May God be with you all
Larrie and Lynette Palmer
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Cindi Lee posted a condolence
Friday, December 12, 2014
Uncle Ralph was ALWAYS really, genuinely excited to see me and really, genuinely interested in how I was doing and what I was up to. You could tell by the way that he looked into your eyes that he wasn't just making small talk, he really, truly cared about everyone in his family. I was lucky to know him and I will miss that very much the next time that we all get together. Sending my love, thoughts, and prayers to everyone.
Cindi Lee
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Emily Danks posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Papa,
With your help, I learned to become a strong, no nonsense woman. I have enjoyed hearing your praise the past year, especially when I purchased my new home. Moreover, thank you for taking the time to call and check up on my son and I. I enjoyed the conversations. I am also in your debt, for teaching your great- grandson how to fish. I will be honest, during those times I prayed that you wouldn't hook any of the children close by, when you pulled your fishing pole out of the pond. Thank you again, for supporting me the past couple of years. Family support is the best type of medicine. You will be missed and greatly loved. We will save a pecan log for you! We love you!
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Melissa Gatlin lit a candle
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
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Ralph Bell was my grandfather, and he was an outstanding man who loved his family. I have many wonderful memories of him; I was blessed to have him in my life for 31 amazing years. He taught my son how to fish, and made a lasting impression on his heart. I know my Papa is fishing with the angels, and laughing at me while I wrestle with taking fish off my son's fishing hook. I love you Papa and you are truly missed.
M. Gatlin
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