Michael Bell Sr.

Michael Wade Bell Sr. was born to Mattie B. Butler of Augusta, Georgia and the late Lee Bell of Newberry, South Carolina, on June 8th, 1956 in Augusta, Georgia. He departed this life on April 23, 2021. Michael was a proud graduate of The Academy of Richmond County, graduating in 1975 in Augusta Georgia, where he was a member of the JROTC Drill Team, and earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant. From 1975-1977, he attended Georgia Military College (GMC) where he participated in the GMC Distinguishing Ranger Program and Drill Team. In 1977, he graduated from Georgia Military College with an Associate’s degree in Military Science. From 1977-1979, he attended Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia with a degree in criminal justice. In 1979, he joined the United States Army and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Police unit where he served as an Army Ranger and Airborne Specialist. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and served as Division Operation Officer for the Military Police Operations in the 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Casey, Korea. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1983 and returned to Augusta; Michael’s civilian career included working with the Clay Estates in Augusta and after moving to Atlanta, he worked with Gwinnett County Public Schools and Primerica. He also served as a Security Officer contractor. During his time in Atlanta, he was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Assistant Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America. Preceding him in death, his beloved wife of 28 years, the late Annie-Cuyler Bell of Lawrenceville Georgia, Stepfather, Osborne Butler and grandparents, Mary Roney White and Charlie White of Augusta, Georgia. Michael leaves to cherish his loving memories: Michael Bell Jr. and Amber Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, brother Bobby Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, and sister Mary Hobbs of Augusta, Georgia; Aunts Elizabeth Hall and Gloria Jean Mitchell of Augusta; Uncles Clarence White of Augusta, Georgia, and Thomas Bell of San Antonio, Texas; Great Aunt Sarah Roney Sweat of Detroit, Michigan, and Ms. Freddine Roney McCormick of Houston, Texas; Sister- In- Law Eva Cuyler of Killeen, Texas, and Brother-In-Law Wayne Cuyler of Louisville, Georgia and a host of other devoted family and friends. In lieu of flowers, you may donate a financial contribution to the family via Cash App $Invictus94. Please express your condolences here on our website. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 338-5558. Visitation services will be Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 from 12noon- 8pm with livestream service from 6pm-8pm. Please visit link to view visitation livestream https://vimeo.com/544654405

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Michael Bell Sr.

June 8, 1956 - April 23, 2021