Ernie Bell
2004-02-14
Gainesville Sun February 21, 2004
Ernest W. Bell Jr. of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Gainesville, died Feb. 14th at Faucett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlott. He was 59.
Mr. Bell was born in Indiana and grew up in Gainesville. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and attended the University of Florida. He was a retired airline pilot.
He was a former pilot for former UF football coach Ray Graves, and also participated in Operation Desert Storm with Evergreen Airline, transporting troops and supplies.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Tina Bell of Punta Gorda; and sons Ernest Bell III of Fort Worth, TX, and Willam Bell of Georgetown, Washington, DC.
Ernest W. Bell Jr. of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Gainesville, died Feb. 14th at Faucett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlott. He was 59.
Mr. Bell was born in Indiana and grew up in Gainesville. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and attended the University of Florida. He was a retired airline pilot.
He was a former pilot for former UF football coach Ray Graves, and also participated in Operation Desert Storm with Evergreen Airline, transporting troops and supplies.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Tina Bell of Punta Gorda; and sons Ernest Bell III of Fort Worth, TX, and Willam Bell of Georgetown, Washington, DC.
Ernie's memorial webpage is at http://fal-1.tripod.com/Ernie_Bell.html
tribute by Jake LamkinsI was so sad to see this when I located our GHS site Ernie was such a nice guy to every one who knew him,all my best wishes to his friends I know you still miss him every day, I am truley sorry for your loss. Fran Peters 2/25/12
tribute by Fran Peters