William L. Bell

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Celebrating the life of
William L. BellMay 07, 1924 - August 09, 2007

William L. Bell, 83, died August 9, 2007 at Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bell was well known in the educational community of Savannah and surrounding areas, having retired as president of Hancock Day School in 2004. He had assisted his mother, Mrs. Emmie Ruth Bell Hancock, in
the operation of Hancock Day School since 1960, as well as Hancock Academy from 1972 to 1979. At the beginning of his association with Hancock Day School
he met, and soon married, Doris Cone Brown, a member of the Hancock Day School faculty, and who became an essential and beloved part of the school. Prior
to his affiliation with Hancock Day School he taught in Rincon, Georgia and was coach of the girls’ basketball team. He also coached boys’ basketball teams at Armstrong Junior College and Abraham Baldwin Junior College.
Mr. Bell was born May 7, 1924 to Emmie Ruth and Jack Bell in Irwinton, Georgia. He grew up and attended school in Gordon, Georgia, graduating from
Gordon High School. He attended Armstrong Junior College and Georgia Teachers’ College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. He received a Master’s
Degree from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr. Bell served his country in the Army during World War II. He was an active charter member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church, which was founded in a classroom at Hancock Day School. He also held membership in the Kiwanis Club of Savannah, LaVida Country Club, the Y’s Men’s Club, and the alumni
associations of Georgia Teachers’ College, Georgia Southern and Armstrong College.
Mr. Bell was predeceased by his brother, Jack Bell, as well as his mother and father.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Doris Bell, and his nephews Ross Bell Susan, Gerry Bell Diane, Gary Bell, five great-nieces, three great-nephews, and two great, great-nephews.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2007 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church with The Reverend Enoch Hendry, officiating.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Hancock Day School, Inc., 5526 Skidaway Road, Savannah, Georgia
31406 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416.
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I am sorry to hear of Mr. Bell's death. I enjoyed my time with you and Mr. Bell. I extend my deepest sympathy to all the family. Jeanine Glisson, former teacher.

- Jeanine Glisson, Pembroke, GA

My deepest sympathy.

- Imogene Horan, Savannah, GA

I am Gerry and Dianne Bell's son Jimmy. I am sorry for your loss.

- James P. Branan, Milledgeville, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bell was a kind,loving man who cared deeply for children and music. I will always remember how he started each chorus concert with 'music washes away the dust of everyday life'. He will be missed.

- , Savannah, GA

Mrs. Bell, We wish to you and your family great sympathy and our deepest prayers at the loss of Mr. Bell. He was a wonderful person and a joy to be a neighbor to. Sincerely, Kristopher and Lisa Colvin

- Kristopher and Lisa Colvin, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Bell, What can you say about a man as wonderful as Mr. Bell. He was an inspiration to us. We always looked forward to seeing his smiling face all those years ago and even when we visited years later. He taught so much to so many and will be greatly missed. We love you!

- Joseph, Cindy, and Elizabeth Whitaker, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Bell, I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Bell's passing. It is my sincere hope that all your sorrows be out weighted by your joyful memories.

- Sheila LeClair, Savannah, GA