Reverend Cornelius Bell, 79, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born October 7, 1944 in Martin County, North Carolina and departed on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his home.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PUBLIC VIEWING: At the funeral home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M.

FUNERAL: St. Stephens A.M.E Zion Church, 201 West Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.

VISITATION: At St. Stephens on Wednesday one hour prior to service from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M.

THE FUNERAL SERVICE AT ST. STEPHEN'S A.M.E. ZION CHURCH WILL BE LIVE STREAMING ON: St. Stephen's A.M.E. Zion Church FACEBOOK

VISITATION: At St. Mark Baptist Church, 1219 Hassell Road, Oak City, NC 27857 on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M.

BURIAL: Bell Cemetery, Oak City, North Carolina