Tenell bell was born to the union of John Henry Bell and Eula Mae Little on September 3, 1950 in Emella, Alabama.

He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, following a short illness.

He confessed to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hayes Chapel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a long time resident of Lorain.

He was employed at The Elyria Foundry years ago. He enjoyed working on cars, repairing things around homes, and watching; sports, action and western movies on t.v.

He leaves to cherish two daughters; Shanell Mallory of Elyria, Shanice Mallory of Kentucky, and two sons; John Damon Bell of Oberlin and Tenell Giles of Florida, brothers; Charles “Sonny” Madison of Florida and Fayette Michael Patton of California, sister; Mary F. Amerson of Mississippi, 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Tenell was preceded in death by his lifetime partner; Virginia Willis, parents; John Henry and Eula Mae (nee Little) Bell, brothers; Bob, John Henry, Jr and Samuel Bell, and Minnie “Pearl” Bell.

 Friends may call on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 4:00pm, the time of service in the Carter Funeral Chapel, 3001 Elyria Ave., Lorain, OH 44055.

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