William Thomas "Tommy" Bell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Thomas “Tommy” Bell, 49, of Griffin, went to be with Jesus Thursday January 7, 2021 in Mayo, FL after a lengthy illness. Born in Griffin, November 22, 1971, he was a son of William Kenneth Bell and Judy Darlene Bennett. When Tommy was born with special needs the doctors didn’t give his parents much hope. Up until the last few years he lived a full, happy life. He was of the Pentecostal faith and loved gospel and country music. Tommy was in the Boy Scouts and was honored by being named “Special Olympian of Georgia”. He was presented with a trip to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood where he was presented with a key to the city. He was very proud to be known as “Mr. Bass Man” for singing with the showband “Clutch” from Panama City Beach. They would help raise money for Stepping Stones Education Center here in Griffin. Tommy loved to skate, bowl and watch movies. On a cruise to Mexico with his mom, he walked up and introduced himself, “Hi, my name is Tommy Bell” and before he got off the ship, he had many, many friends. He had a heart of gold and was loved by everyone. Tommy was preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Ella Mae Bennett, Gene and Margaret Burford and his uncle, Joel Bennett. Survivors include his parents, Judy Bennett and Kenneth and Cheryl Bell; brothers, Ken Bell and wife Sandy, Bill Bell and wife Jessica and Robert Bell; sisters, Christina Bell, Tiffany Tyre and Rachel Colwell; aunts and uncles, Teresa Bennett, Mike Bell and wife Gina, Sherwin Burford and wife Beverly and Deborah Gaddy and husband Bobby; and many nieces and nephews that loved their “Uncle Tommy”. The family would especially like to thank their extended family members Rex Beavers for being a mentor and best friend. Always there, he took Tommy to Braves games, fishing, church and was there holding his hand until the end. Also, Bonnie Brown for being his educator and friend. A Celebration of Tommy’s life will be conducted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Bell, Tommy’s brother, officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the family respectfully requests those attending to wear a mask and practice social distancing when possible. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements

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William Thomas "Tommy" Bell

November 22, 1971 - January 7, 2021