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Frederick "Fred" Bell Obituary

Frederick “Fred” Ausby Bell 67 of Arnoldsville, GA passed away September 22, 2025. He was the son of the late, Elber Ruben and Blondell Bell. He served with the United States Marine Corps, he worked as a mechanic in the military which followed into his civilian career, as a diesel mechanic. He was the life of the party, and will truly be missed by all who knew him.


Funeral service is Friday October 3, 2025 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes. The visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the funeral home. The interment will be in Winterville cemetery.


Survivors include: Wife, Carla Bell; son and daughter, James (Jocelyn)Bell, and Kaylie (Robert) Varney; sister, Patricia (Marshall) Gibson; and granddaughter Dakota Varney and grandson Mason Bell.


Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes,East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Sep. 24, 2025.

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Athens

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

Oct

3

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Athens

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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