Early P. Bell

Early P. Bell, affectionately known as Earl, was born on April 23,1953, to the late Evelyn Carter and Eugene Bell. He suddenly departed his life on June 13, 2025.

Earl received his education at Paul Lawerence Dunbar Senior High School and received his diploma.

Earl worked at Aspire Living and Learning for 11 years where he was known for his dedication, work ethics and compassion. However, he found joy in his true passion (art), which he considered himself an amateur artist.

Earl accepted and loved the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

To know Earl was to love him, he loved and enjoyed his life. Earl was very passionate about family. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Earl had several hobbies that he loved and mastered, such as wrestling, baseball coach, singing on the men’s choir at New Psalmist Baptist church and boxing, where he won Golden Glove champ in 1979 for Jr. Middleweight. Style was one of Earl’s best qualities. He loved to shop. His wardrobe reflected his love for clothes and shoes. He will be remembered always for his warm laugh, charming smile, and his wisdom.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Carter and Eugene Bell. One sister Grace and three brothers, Julius, Furman and Lawerence.

Earl leaves to cherish his memories: three sisters Janet, Evelyn and Gloria; one brother Eugene; eight step brothers and sisters; one god brother Ricky; one god sister Stacey and one aunt, Ginny; nine children, Latasha, LaWanda, Lakishya, Donte, Alicia, Dominique, Tavian, Darian, and Tayo; twenty-five grandkids; three great-grandkids, and a host of other nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.