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James Bell Obituary

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." II Corinthians 5:8. James Sie Bell was called home at the age of 45 to wear the eternal crown our Lord has for him. He was born in Baton Rouge, La., to Alfred Sawyer Bell and Clotiel Rosaya Bell. Remembering him fondly are the following survivors: devoted wife Johnital Carlese Bell; two sons, Jamieson Sie and Wynston Sawyer Bell of Brusly, La; his mother, Clotiel Rosaya Bell of Baton Rouge, la; two sister, Achon (Greg) McFarland of Lottie , La; Charlotte (Don) Collins of Zachary, La; two brothers, Alvin (Deneen) Miles of Spring, Tx; Brian Bell of Baton Rouge, La; three god-children; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and close friends. He was a 1988 graduate of Southern University Laboratory School. He went on to complete his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Southern University, and furthered his studies to a higher level, and received his Master's Degree in Environmental Chemistry from Southern University. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Sawyer Bell, Sr., and a brother Alfred Sawyer Bell, Jr. Visitation will take place on May 22, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Desselle Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson Sr., Dr., BR, LA. Funeral service will be on May 23 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., BR, LA. Visitation at Shiloh will begin at 8:00 a.m., with Masonic Rites at 9:00 a.m.. Service will be conducted by Reverend Fred Jeff Smith, beginning at 10:00 a.m.. Special thanks to UAMS, Little Rock, AR; Dr. Frit Van Rhee, Little Rock AR; Dr. Michael Castine, Baton Rouge, LA; St. Joseph's Hospice Carpenter House; Shintech Louisiana, LLC and Episcopal High School.

Published by The Advocate from May 20 to May 23, 2015.
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Remembering Jamie and his wonderful family. Had the pleasures of watching his son play baseball against The Dunham high school a few years ago. God Bless you all!

Diane Coleman

Friend

May 14, 2022

To Clotiel Rosaya Bell & Family
Sorry, to hear of the passing of
your son, James Sie Bell. Friends for life, you are to hold on to your precious memories, and believe God and The Holy Spirit for comforting arms. You all now have another precious angel to watch over you and your love ones. May God keep you strong, is my prayer for you and family.

Family Friend Ruthie Torrence Jackson and Daughter Elaine Pounds Thomas

June 9, 2015

My prayers and sympathy goes out to The Bell Family; to his wife Johnital & his sons; may the Lord give each of you peace and comfort during your time of bereavement ... James became my friend/coworker at EKL- many years ago... His smile and humor will always remain in our hearts..

Malessa Young

May 25, 2015

Thank you Sie for it all ... I'm grateful we were able to have our moment to say good-bye. Until we love again!

Left with a broken heart

May 23, 2015

To the family of James Bell aka Hyme,
My heart has been deeply saddened by Hyme's passing. He was always one of the nicest guys I knew. In college I spent a lot of days at the hangout house. Charlotte became my hangout buddy when we worked downtown. Hyme's spirit and warmth was a reflection of the love of the Bell family. Thanks for sharing him with us. Sad to know he is no longer present on earth with us but rejoice that he will suffer no more. See you on the other side Hyme! Rest in Peace!

Robin Whitley Blackmon

May 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to friends and family. Losing a sweet person like James is never easy. I pray that peace and acceptance comes quickly.

Kimberly London Plant

May 23, 2015

To Cloteil and family,

We are deeply sorrow for the loss of your son. Just remember the good times and the life you shared with him. We know he will be sadly missed but you stood by him until the end. God in his own infinite wisdom saw that his garden needed replenishing so he looked down and plucked up this beautiful flower to fill this vacant spot and now he is resting in the arms of Jesus Christ sleeping peaceful until Gabriel blows his trumpet and he will rise again to see you with open arms and a smile. Remember hold your head up because God don't make no mistakes and he don't put no more on us than we can bear. Just look to the hills from whence cometh your help for it comes for God above. Stay with God.

With Deepest Sympathy

Robert (MB) Brown and Family

May 23, 2015

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Sonya, Angela, Andre, Dedrick, & Ingrid Handy

May 22, 2015

We offer our deepest condolences to the Bell Family. Our prayers are with you in this sorrow.

LeRoyal & Sonya Handy Williams

May 22, 2015

My heart is filled with sadness to hear of the passing of my classmate, James Sie Bell. I will miss his funny jokes and most importantly his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Southern Lab
Class of 1988

Charlynn Taylor-Banks

May 22, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary Jones Johnson

May 22, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Goldan Harris

May 22, 2015

Thanks Bell for the wise counsel and effective stewardship. Thanks for your selfless devotion to the Lodge and each one of us.

The Winters Family

May 22, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bell family during this difficult time. I met James years ago when he worked at EKL, his kind and humble spirit will be greatly missed.

Demetria Jackson

May 22, 2015

Words cannot express my sadness. May God's strength & comfort help you through this difficult time. James will be greatly missed but his kindness & gentle spirit will be remembered forever. May wonderful memories of James bring smiles/laughs along with the love of family, friends,& the community (near/far) embrace you and give your support in the days ahead.
Southern Lab.
Class of 1988

Deirdre Batiste- Alexander

May 22, 2015

We are praying that your feel God's loving arms around you in a tangible way. May His peace which passes all understanding comfort you well.

Wendy, Brian, and Jack TerHaar

May 22, 2015

With deepest sympathy. In remembrance, memory nourishes the heart and grief abates... May the Lord comfort your family in this time of sorrow...

Regina Philson

May 22, 2015

Johnital,

I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in prayer.

Mironda Mackie-Hunter

May 22, 2015

My sympathies to the family in your loss of James. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) give you the strength to cope during this difficult time.

Michelle

May 22, 2015

Da G & Da Pride will never be the same! We will all miss you Bro. Bell! You were one of a kind!

Tedral Patterson Harris

May 22, 2015

Mr. James Bell was such a sweet sweet man and will be missed by Providence Eng. so very much...not because he was a great client (which he was) but because he was a great man!

Sarah Corie

May 22, 2015

To the Bell family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May the peace and the presence of God be with you during your time of bereavement.

Mary & Darrel Washington

May 22, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Johnital and the rest of the family. James will truly be missed. His star will shine on in the memories share by so many, especially the EKL Laboratory.

Katherine Jones

May 22, 2015

May the Love of God and family comfort you in this most trying moment. I became friends with James via the Shintech CAP. A kind and humble spirit has left earth for that eternal resting place. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for they rest from their labor.

Rest Well Brother James.

Rev. & Mrs. Corey A. Thomas, I & Children

May 22, 2015

From My Heart,
My Sincere Condolences and Deepest Sympathy. I am so sorry to hear the loss of your Loved One, May God give You and Your Family Strength, Peace, and Love! R.I.P. JAMES SIE BELL

Barbara Williams- Golden & Family

May 22, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terrence & Viola Cyriaque

May 22, 2015

So sorry for the loss of Cousin James, he was an awesome guy and will be greatly missed. God bless Johnital, children,and Cousin Clotiel. Everyone is in our prayers

Paula Barfield-Hughes

May 22, 2015

Although 45 is far too young to die, his was a life well lived. My sincere condolences to his family.

May 22, 2015

Louis always kept Alonzo updated as to how Jamie was doing. We were so very sadden to get that call. Our hearts go out to you and the entire Bell family. We have known Jamie since he was a little boy and watched him grow into a wonderful young man, husband and father. We all have lost a very special person. Please find comfort in knowing he will always be in your memories and spirit. Rest well James Sie Bell.

Alonzo & Diane Coleman

May 21, 2015

we are sorry for your loss we are keeping you in our prayers.

rose ann lea

May 21, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the loss of James Sie Bell. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bell family.

The Be Family

May 21, 2015

Those we love are never really lost to us. We feel them in so many ways, through friends they always cared about and the dreams they left behind, in the beauty that they added to our days...in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone. Those we love are never really lost to us, for everyone, everywhere, their special love lives on!

Cedric & Courtney Grimes

May 21, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of James passing.
May God comfort your family in this most difficult time.

Jennifer Dewitt(Reece Pelloat's mom)

May 21, 2015

Brother Bell was a staple in our Lodge and Chapter. Neither entity will be the same without him. He will be dearly missed. We pray for comfort and peace for your family. God Bless You all.

Brothers and Sisters of Jno. G.

May 21, 2015

With deepest sympathy ... our hearts are heavy for your loss. May the peace of God be with you during this season. May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayer.

The Scott Family

May 21, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. -

Brenda Pitre

May 21, 2015

May God's angels comfort you and your family at this time. Deepest condolences.

Anita Broussard

May 21, 2015

Our sympathies and prayers to the family. My husband and I knew James from the Shintec Community Panel. We feel his loss and wish you to know that he made this world a better place.

May 21, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to your family on this profound loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne Hurlbert, Jack Beggs, and Valerie Beggs

May 21, 2015

Johnital, I am truly sorry for your loss. May God strengthen you, and your beautiful memories comfort you during the days ahead. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Katrenya Anderson

May 21, 2015

He was a wonderful person, I'm so glad I got to know him. You all have our deepest sympathy. In our prayers, The Marchand and Scott family

Oteedrah Scott

May 21, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lakedra Baise

May 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

KESTEE & GAYNELL WEIR, III

May 21, 2015

Fond memoreis will give you strength and put a smile on your face in the difficult days ahead.With deepest sympathy

Faustine Dixon

May 21, 2015

Absent from the Body
Present with the Lord
Your humble, kind, spirit will be greatly missed

Rev. Michael Collins

May 21, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the Bell Family. James was a special person. I will miss spending time with him and his family. Mat God comfort you and give you strength during this time.

--Evie Key, RN

May 21, 2015

God strengthens us in times like these.
I am praying for strength for the Bell family.
Mary Davis Palms

May 21, 2015

With Deepest Sympathy

The Tucker and Dyson Family

May 21, 2015

May God comfort U in your time of sorrow....

Brenda Franklin

May 20, 2015

We pray that you receive consolation in knowing that the sweet spirit of James dwells in a peaceable habitation, in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places prepared by Jesus.

The grace, love and mercy of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit be with the Bell family.

Rev. Lenny M. Young And Family

May 20, 2015

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