William Dawson Bell

Mr. William Dawson Bell known as “WD’’, was born 01 August

1934 in Ebro (Washington County) Florida to the Late “East and

Mamie Bell”. WD grew up in Ebro where he received his formal

education. WD moved to Homerville as a young man and started

working in the timber industry for over 40 years. He accepted

Christ as his personal Savior at an early. On Tuesday January 24,

2023 "WD" departed this life at home surrounded by loved ones...

Accepting his new home in his mansion in the sky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,

Ruthie Mae Bell and companion of many years, Geraldine Bobbie

Waters; son, Willie Bell; and siblings: Julius Bell, Harvey D. Bell,

Hornious Bell, Idella Bell, Lofton Bell, Artis Bell, Arvey D. Bell,

Casey Bell and Emanuel Bell.

Those left to cherish his memories include his loving daughter and

caregiver, Jacqueline Waters and her children: Marcellous Waters

and Amir Clarkson of Homerville, GA.; children: Betty Bell (St

Augustine, FL) Kathie Kelly (St Augustine, FL), Ernestine

(Gregory) Boone (St Augustine, FL), Raymond (Shatina) Bell (St

Augustine, FL), and Robert Bell (St Augustine, FL.) siblings: K. C.

Bell and Addis Bell (Homerville, GA), Cleave Bell and Cordell Bell

(Ebro, FL); goddaughter, J. Elaine Pierce (Warner Robins, GA);

grandchildren (11), and (11) great-grands along with host of

nieces, nephews, and sorrowing friends.

Special Friend: Pastor Johnny Ellis