Samuel O. Bell

SAMUEL O. BELL

~~~February 28, 1937- March 1, 2020~~~

Samuel O. Bell was called from labor to reward on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 83.

He was a lifelong resident of Wilmington and retired from Volkswagen/Port of Wilmington after 20+ years of dedicated service.

He was preceded in death by:  his parents, Marguerite (Retsie) Bell Wright, William Wright, and James Edwards; former spouse, Ernestine Lewis; 2 brothers, Jerome Edwards & William (Billy) Bell; son-in-law, John L. Allen,Sr.,  and great-great grandson, Zion Caulk.

He leaves to cherish precious memory: 1 daughter, Cheris C. Allen; 3 grandchildren, Kyra Lorde (Jerome) of Middletown, Conn., Samuel Allen (Theresa), and Chaondra Williamson; 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters, 2 sisters, Vivian & Cynthia Edwards, 2 brothers, Julius Cephas & James H. Edwards, Jr.

He also leaves lifelong memories with the Thunderguards MC, Desperados Riding Club, The Training Center, & the Goju Family, and numerous other organizations.

His Celebration of Life Service will be at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Congo Legacy Center, 501 West 28 ^th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802, with viewing from 9 am-12 Noon.  Interment, Tuesday 10:00 am at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Delaware