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On September 8, 1952, in Crockett, Texas, a baby boy was born to the late Carl Washington Bell and Magnolia Bell. Jerry attended public school in Crockett, Texas until they moved to Houston, Texas where he then attended M.C. William High School. After High School, he enlisted into the United States Army where he served in Vietnam from 1970 until 1973 when he was honorable discharged. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Doris McCullough and two brothers, Lewis and Tony Bell.brJerry leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life Bertha Bea Bell, sisters Shirley Alphonse Phillips, Cynthia Marvin Stewart, brothers Michael Carolyn Bell, Bruce Cassandra Bell, David Bell and Vicky Bell, daughters Kita Will Hartwell, Josette Lorenzo Dale, Arlease Graves, Bessica Hensley, Delphia Hunter, all of Houston, Texas, sons, Elton Miles and Brandon Christina Miles of Livingston, and Willie Kensely of Washington, D.C.brFour sisters-in-law; Arma Leveal Roberts, Essie Otis Harrell, Carrie Russell Myatt, and Arlene John Van Lieshout, Two brothers-in-laws Tommie Tyler Bookman and Joseph Ray Bogany Sr. Jerry leaves twenty-three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends that he loved dearly.brSpecial friends Mitchell and Brenda Bryant of Round Rock, Texas.brA Celebration of Life for Jerry will be held 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, FM 2969 in Goodrich, TX. Burial to follow in New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Friday, January 8, 2010, at Pace Funeral Home. To sign the guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.combrbr br brbr