Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Mr. Albert Bell

Home going celebration for Mr. Albert Bell, 86, of Talladega, AL will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Howard Chapel CME Church. Pastor Victor Griffin will deliver the eulogy. Mr. Bell will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. A visitation will be held from 10-11:30 on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Smith Mortuary, 851 W. Northside Drive, Clinton, MS 39056. Interment will be held at 12:15 p.m. in Garden Memorial Park, 8001 Hwy 49 North, Jackson, MS 39209.

On January 21, 2024, God notified me that my mansion in heaven was complete and I could move in. He told me to go ahead and change my address! Well, my new home is finished and what a sight to behold!! It is located in an exclusive estate area behind the Pearlie Gates. This is now my home!

Albert Bell, also known as ‘’HOT’’, was born to Willie and Alberta Bell in Jackson, Mississippi on July 9, 1937.

He relocated from Jackson, Mississippi to Rockford, Illinois in 1955. During his tenure in Rockford, he worked at Nobles Barber Shop on South Main Street for many years. Albert began a nine year political career as a member of the Winnebago County Board. He returned to Jackson in 1977 and founded Al’s Style House with two locations: Subdivision #2 and Flora, Mississippi. During his time in Jackson, Albert was a member of Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Albert relocated to Talladega, Alabama and reconnected with a long-time friend, Noble Crockrom. Mr. Bell united with Howard Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church under the leadership of Pastor Victor Griffin where he sang in the choir. The move reignited his passion for politics. He became a delegate to Democratic National Convention on three different occasions, beginning in 1996, representing Talladega County. Albert served as Chairman of the Talladega County Chapter of the Alabama New South Coalition, Vice Chairman with Talladega County Democratic Conference Roster and served as a Black Deputy Registrar. Additionally, Albert was involved in other various political activist entities such as the NAACP. Albert and Virginia established and operated Bell’s Barber & Style Shop in the Howell Cove community. Albert enjoyed traveling whether it be by highways or waterways. Cruising aboard ships was his favorite.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Alberta Bell; and eleven siblings.

Albert is leaving behind to cherish many loving memories: his wife of 32 years, Virginia Bell; four children, Patty “Carol Sue” Gulley and Ida Black of Las Vegas, Nevada, Alsaskin (Estella) Bell and Jeanette Bell of Jackson, Mississippi; his only surviving sister, Bessie Mae Bell of Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren, Vanessa Edmons, Lakeitha Johnson, Tangela Turner, Alverrecho Bell, Jesse Black, Alvarez Bell, Aljajuan Bell, Chasity Davis, Staciea Oged, Sir Gregory Johnson, Aerio Cross and Drell Gulley; twenty-six great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Laura Hawkins of Bolton, Mississippi; six sisters-in-law and five brothers-in law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

We would like to send my condolences to the Bell family. May God bless you all🙏🏽 Form the Davis family..

- Kristie Nichols

I definitely remember the haircut days at the barber shop as a child. Rest in peace Uncle Albert. You will be missed. With Love, Your Nephew. Jarvis

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My condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Bell. My continued prayers for your strength in the days ahead. Hold unto God's unchanging hand, build your hope on things eternal. ❤️✝️❤️

- Lessie Hayes

Mr. Bell had away of making you laugh. With Deepest Sympathy Joe and Annette Duncan

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Can't believe it but it is true. I can remember that beautiful smile when you found out I finally became a Cosmetologist. That smile you and your wife Virginia had . Y'all knew God had answered your prayers. I will always remember what y'all taught me. To NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS... And I'm doing what you always Loved. Hair was your Passion Mr.Albert Bell and mines too. With love always Phillis

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Sending Condolences to Virginia and the family,Mr Al was a wonderful man, I enjoyed the times at the salon because he always had a joke or words of wisdom,he will truly be missed.

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He was one of my favorite uncles I remember when he was campaigning we would help him go from door to door we loved doing that any thing to help my uncle he was a special man RIP LOVE YOU( BERT)

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My deepest condolences to the loved ones of Mr. Albert Bell. He will truly be missed. Carolyn Bell Barmore

- Carolyn J Barmore

I love you buddy. I will truly miss you and your wonderful smile.l m so proud that you called me friend. Gods blessings on you all. Travis ford

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I never forgot the earlier years when my uncle Albert first moved to Rockford. He lived in a trailer behind our house and would keep candy for us to steal.From that day to this, he has always been one of the kindest, funniest and gentlest men men I have ever known. I LOVE YOU UNCLE ALBERT you will never be forgotten ❤ your niece Beverly

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