ARCHELLUS BELL

District Elder Archellus Bell, I went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017 while at home with his loving wife by his side. Born May 15, 1933 in Dayton, OH to the late Marcellus and Glennell (Cartwright) Bell. Preceded in death by son, Todd Anthony Bell; sons in law, Clarence Jacocks, II, and William Garland. Survived by devoted wife of 67 years Monaray Addeen (Richie) Bell; children, Archellus, II (Reva) Durham, NC, Debra E. Jacocks Columbus, OH, Darrell S. Sr. (Jewel) Columbus, OH, Karen Y. Garland Pittsburgh, PA, Sean D. (Gerri) Columbus, OH; and Karla Y. Wize Dayton, OH; sister, Grace (Virgil) Southall, West Chester, OH; brother, Freddie (Vera) Bell, Greensboro, NC; 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 1 special cousin, Allen Randolph and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Archellus was educated in the Dayton Public School System and graduated from the Ohio Police Academy. Pastor of Bethlehem Apostolic Church for 28 years, Chief of Police at Central State University, Director of Safety at the Universtity of Wilberforce and Central State University and Head of HUD for the City of Middletown. Funeral service Sunday 5pm Grace Apostolic Church, 1743 E. Lakeview Ave Columbus, OH 43224, Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr. officiating where the family will receive friends 4pm until the time of service. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES. Intombment Monday 10am Woodside Cemetery Middletown, OH.