Herbert Bell died
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Herbert C. Bell
June 15, 1916 - June 9, 2012
Mr. Herbert C. Bell, 95 of Gainesville died Saturday June 9, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in White County, Georgia, Mr. Bell had lived in Hall County since 1929. He was the son of the late William Herbert and Bertie Warwick Bell. Mr. Bell attended Candler Street School, and was a graduate of Gainesville High School class of 1934. Established Bell's Cleaners on Washington Street November 30, 1936 which he owned and operated until he sold the business in July of 1977. Mr. Bell served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church on Washington Street since 1933.
While a member at St Paul he served on numerous committes such as Chairman of the Officers Board from 1956-1957, Chairman of Board of Trustees 1978-1981 and 1983-1986. Mr. Bell was also active in a number of civic clubs in Gainesville serving as President of the Gainesville Lions Club 1967-68 where he also was a Melvin Jones Fellow, member of the Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion, and the Elks Club. Mr. Bell founded the local Hudson Car Club in Gainesville in 1972 where his home has been the site of the annual Chapter business meeting. Mr. Bell was known for his collection of old cars many of which were Hudson's that he loved dearly. One of his most famous cars he had was in the movie "Driving Miss Daisy" which he still owns today.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; Ken and Joe Dunn, Savannah, Ga., grandchildren; Bryant and Michelle Dunn, Savannah, Ga., Corbin Dunn, San Antonio, Texas; great grandchildren, Madeline, Bryce and Ross, all of Savannah. a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews also survive.
The family would like to say a special thank you to caregivers, Wanda Garmany and Doris Hewell, both of Gainesville who took such wonderful care and showed so much love while taking care of Mr. Bell.
Mr. Bell is preceded in death by his wives, Doris Blackstock Bell and Frances Bolton Bell and also four brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday June 14, 2012 in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Calvin Haney will officiate. Interment will follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund, 404 Washington Street, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, S.W., Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.
June 15, 1916 - June 9, 2012
Mr. Herbert C. Bell, 95 of Gainesville died Saturday June 9, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in White County, Georgia, Mr. Bell had lived in Hall County since 1929. He was the son of the late William Herbert and Bertie Warwick Bell. Mr. Bell attended Candler Street School, and was a graduate of Gainesville High School class of 1934. Established Bell's Cleaners on Washington Street November 30, 1936 which he owned and operated until he sold the business in July of 1977. Mr. Bell served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church on Washington Street since 1933.
While a member at St Paul he served on numerous committes such as Chairman of the Officers Board from 1956-1957, Chairman of Board of Trustees 1978-1981 and 1983-1986. Mr. Bell was also active in a number of civic clubs in Gainesville serving as President of the Gainesville Lions Club 1967-68 where he also was a Melvin Jones Fellow, member of the Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion, and the Elks Club. Mr. Bell founded the local Hudson Car Club in Gainesville in 1972 where his home has been the site of the annual Chapter business meeting. Mr. Bell was known for his collection of old cars many of which were Hudson's that he loved dearly. One of his most famous cars he had was in the movie "Driving Miss Daisy" which he still owns today.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; Ken and Joe Dunn, Savannah, Ga., grandchildren; Bryant and Michelle Dunn, Savannah, Ga., Corbin Dunn, San Antonio, Texas; great grandchildren, Madeline, Bryce and Ross, all of Savannah. a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews also survive.
The family would like to say a special thank you to caregivers, Wanda Garmany and Doris Hewell, both of Gainesville who took such wonderful care and showed so much love while taking care of Mr. Bell.
Mr. Bell is preceded in death by his wives, Doris Blackstock Bell and Frances Bolton Bell and also four brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday June 14, 2012 in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Calvin Haney will officiate. Interment will follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund, 404 Washington Street, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, S.W., Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.
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Another of the "old guard" passes on- he was a stalwart of the Hudson club, and obviously from the obituary, a life will lived.
There was an excellent article on Herb some years back, in "Classic Auto Restorer", I think. Seems that he was so enamored of Hudsons that when the company pulled the plug in 1954, he bought several new ones from the dealership, so he would have Hudsons to drive for the rest of his life- mostly Jets, I think, but someone else can flesh out the story. I don't know how many he had left at the end, but some of the Jets had just a few miles on them.0 -
Another of the legendary Club members passes on. A great guy, faithful Hudson owner and promoter of the Hudson nameplate whose own car was prominently featured in one of the two most famous movies (so far!) to have promoted "our brand". His foresight (in buying three brand-new 1954 Hudsons when he learned that the company was to close) resulted in the preservation of two Hudsons in like-new condition, for posterity.0
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HE WAS A 1ST CLASS SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN WHO WAS SPECIAL HE WILL BE MISSED0
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Herb was a true Southern Gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him and having him give me a personal inspection of his collection. A memory I will always cherish. He even bought my lunch! Rest in peace my friend. See you on the other side.0
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Just returned from the funeral service. Nicely done ... the pastor talked a bit about Herb's affection for Hudsons. Twelve Dixie Chapter members present, and Hudsons were part of the procession to the cemetery.
Five cars remain from the collection. Am planning to get current asking prices and will post photos and prices at Gettysburg. Cars are: '24 Touring, '29 Standard Sedan (gorgeous car), '49 C8 convertible, '49 C8 sedan (the "Miss Daisy" car), '54 Jetliner (very nice car, one owner, all optioned up).0 -
What better way to be remembered than everytime we watch the move, "Driving Miss Daisy", we'll think of Herb Bell and his '49 Hudson sedan that was prominently used in this wonderful motion picture story.0
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