Charles J. Bell, age 100, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his residence in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Hartwell, Georgia on November 2, 1916 to Clarksie Heard and Robert Bell. Charles graduated from the Hart County Training School on May 31, 1933, and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He was a First Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II as a leader of one of the supply details. His team provided supplies for the other servicemen who were fighting during this war. He later met and married Carrie Mae Washington. They were married for 52 years. She was the love of his life. They had one daughter, Cara Brown. Charles worked for the railroad and retired after 30 years of service. He was a devoted member of the Allen Temple AME Church for nearly 70 years. After his retirement, he worked from home repairing televisions and radios. He leaves behind his daughter, Cara (LeRexford) Brown; two grandsons, Rex and Daryl; five great-grandchildren: Daryl, Jonashia, Darzyria, Kyrus and Ticara; his devoted niece, “Buttercup”, whom he loved life a daughter; Herbert White, who helped care for him in many various ways; and a host of nieces: Sweet Pea, Linda, Samm and Bunny. There are many church members that were devoted to him as well. His fun-loving ways will surely be missed. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915.

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