Mr. Pink Bell, III age 83 departed this life on January 26, 2023 at his home in Shelby, NC. He was born on March 8, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC to Mr. Pink Bell and Zannie Lee Cole Bell.

Mr. Bell attended Cleveland School where he was a member of the marching band and a member of the football and basketball teams. He was a devoted employee of Enloe Mortuary for 67 years and when he wasn’t working at the funeral home, he was working diligently in his vegetable garden. Mr. Bell was well-known throughout Cleveland County and the surrounding areas. He will be remembered for his service to the community and his wonderful sense of humor. Growing up, he attended Long Branch Baptist Church and later joined Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Bell Allison, father, Pink Bell, and his mother Zannie Lee Cole Bell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucretia Mitchell Bell, brother, Bobby Bell, Sr of Missouri; sister, Mattie Roberts of Shelby; three children: Bryan Bell (Evelyn) of Shelby, Sharon Bell of Michigan, and Angela Bell of Shelby; four grandchildren: Erika Warthen of Shelby, Alex Warthen of Massachusetts, Aaron Brown (Akeela) and Jordan Brown both of Shelby; two great-grandchildren: Melani Warthen-Miller and Akari Brown; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Webb Memorial Lawns. Mr. Bell may be viewed on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Enloe Mortuary Chapel from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. The Bell Family will receive friends at the home, 619 Leander St. Shelby. Flowers may be brought there as well as the funeral home.