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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Funeral services provided by:
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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