Sergeant First Class Retired Andrew A. Bell of Columbus passed away Sunday at Columbus Hospice. He was 71 years of age and resided at 1332 Winifred Lane. 

Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 12 noon at New Bethel AME Church with Rev. Richard A. Yancy, pastor officiating.

The visitation will began Friday at 1:00 p.m. with a family hour from 4 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends, and the cortege will depart from 1613 15th Avenue at 11:15 a.m. the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, the Family request that donations be made to New Bethel AME Church in Sgt. Bell's memory.

Interment will be held in Davis Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA.

 Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. “A Touch of Dignity for Those Who Care.” www.progressivefuneralhome.com