Augusta (Gus) Bell SR., (1947 - 2012) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Augusta Bell Sr, lovingly known as Gus be with us forever! To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord!!

64 years old
Born on August 3, 1947 in North Carolina, United States
Passed away on January 9, 2012 in New York, New York, United States

This memorial website was created in the Memory of our loved one, Augusta (Gus) Bell SR., lovingly known to some as Gus, Bro. Bell, and to others as Ahpah, Big poppa or Tweety. Gus was 64, born on August 3, 1947 and passed away on January 9, 2012.

He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was a wonderful son, a awesome brother and a true and dedicated friend. He helped everyone and turned away no one, especially those in need. He treated everyone like he would want to be treated even when he didn't get the same in return.

Gus passed away of Cardiac Arrest. The symptoms he experienced he confused as indigestion but was really a Heart Attack. Help us keep his memory alive and bringing awareness by joining the Walk In Memory of Gus Bell Sr.- Wall Street Run and Heart Walk on May 31st 2012 in New York.

He touched so many lives and this is a tribute to you daddy to keep your honor and memory a live forever!

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January 9, 2015

Memories © Louise Bailey

I feel a warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
And I close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I endure the times we spent together
and they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as I have those memories
we will never be apart,
Even though we cannot speak anymore
my voice is always there,
Because every night before I sleep
I have you in my prayer.

RIP cuz and know that you will never be forgotten Gus. I still remember how we laughed about when I told you that you should write a book and call it "the playa guide to life." You lived a colorful and full life and always kept the family bond tight and that is missed. Keep watching over all of the family and guiding us by faith. One love...your cuz

January 9, 2015

My Hero, my love, this is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Gus I believe in you and the things that were important to you. the way you chose to live your life....
I know that you accomplish all and anything you set out to do, you had many talents and the wisdom to use them all well....
I believe that you had what it took to overcome obstacles, and grow from every experience that life brought your way.. I know that you was always faithful to friends and family and the values that have shaped us all. I believed in your courage, compassion, and strength of character. I believe in your goodness... I believe in you.. your wife forever..Naomi !!

August 7, 2014

Thank you my Libra Sister. I respect, honor, and appreciate you and your family... I thank you and your family for being in my life. I remember nineteen years ago, my oldest sister had pass away and your brother and your mother was there for me We was at work, when I received the phone call.... I remember by first ski trip with the family. Big Gus had a lot of stories that he shared with me I had a marvelous time. It was an experienced that I still treasure to this day. I am blessend, honored, and grateful for everything your family has done and continue to do... Love and Loyalty for Life. Your Libra Brother!!!

August 4, 2014

In Memory Of My Dad
© Leah Hendrie

If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold

If could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day

I will remember all he taught me
I'm hurt but won't be sad
Because he'll send me down the answers
And he'll always be MY DAD

August 4, 2014

Happy Birthday Uncle. You are forever missed. You are gone from this Earth, but will never be forgotten. Tell my loved ones Hi, but tell my Dad I Miss him so much. I know you two are talking it up. Love you

August 4, 2014

To one of the Greatest Men i ever knew You Are Truly Missed R.I.P GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE ALWAYS -ERIC

August 4, 2014

Although, I've never had the pleasure of meeting you. I have heard so many wonderful things about you. How you were man of integrity, honor & love. Those who knew you truly loved you. I believe you are resting with the angels and still remain in the hearts of many. Gone but never forgotten. "Sleep in peace" Mr. Bell.

August 3, 2014

WISHING YOU A BLESSED BIRTHDAY GUS TODAY. YOUR FAM RELEASED BALLOONS IN YOUR HONOR AND PAID THEIR RESPECTS AND IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN CUZ...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...RIP...

August 3, 2014

Hey Big Poppa its ya #1 baby girl stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday and although your no longer here in body you are always here in spirit and in our hearts. So today as we have done since your untimely passing we released balloons to heaven in your memory! I Love you so much and am Lost without you!!

August 3, 2014

No word can do justice on now I feel. We had many conversation that I will always remember and cherish. Growing up and being your godson was an Honor.

P. S. From Your Big sister " I still miss you so much, Love Pearl"

August 3, 2014

Mr. Bell you were a great person and had a spirit and personality that shined as bright as the sun itself. That light didn't go out when but only got brighter. I pray that it continues to shine on us all from heaven as it did while you were on earth. You'll be missed, remembered and loved always. Happy Birthday Mr. Bell R.I.P.
Love Jimmy

August 2, 2014

Apah even though you are not here anymore, I will continue to make you proud and I will make sure that I graduate from college and become an architect. I miss you and wish you were still here. Your grandson Asante.

August 2, 2014

Dearest Gus you are always in my heart, I miss you so very much but, I thank god for giving me the strength to continue moving on. you will always be a part of my life. I want to wish you the most Happy Birthday your legacy will forever live on with me.I know that god is in control and he doesn;t make mistakes. I want you to know that two of your grandsons graduated this year from high school you would be proud of them. Asante and little Mike. the love of my life. from your wife NaomiBell !!!!!!!

August 2, 2014

Mr. Bell, My father in law, A Friend and a Strong Man to Look up to.I appreciated your advise the talks the admittance to the family gatherings and also the hand of your daughter, my wife April.Its been almost two years, i didn't leave a tribute earlier on the fact of me not having the right words to express how much you meant to the Family and friends left behind.Father N Law, you are truly missed.i would like to let you know Your Grandson Asante is going to college this year, I know you would be proud, I can here you now"Master Asante". Asante as well as all of the kids love and miss you.So I close saying that I am Thankful to have had the chance to get to know a person like you and been took in as family.wherever you are Much Love and I know you are at peace. 1

January 9, 2014

Hey Gus, thinking of you and figured I would just share a poem in your honor....your CT folks miss you.

Letter from Heaven by Alena Hakala Meadows

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

RIP Cuz......one love

August 5, 2013

To a great man and someone that was always good to talk to cause he’d give you the answer you needed to hear and not one you wanted to hear. Happy Birthday Mr. Bell (R.I.P.) you will be truly missed but always remembered.

August 2, 2013

Hey Gus, wow it is that time of year that we celebrate your life and although you are not physically here, I am sure you are here in spirit. You are still so missed by many but we are doing our best to carry on. WIshing you a blessed birthday! Your cuz

January 10, 2013

Dear Gus, I am still in disbelief that you are not here in the flesh with me. I know that life is not forever but I thought that the moment you were taken away from me that it was a dis-allusion not reality. I miss you so very much that it does not seem real to me. I trust God that he does not make mistakes and in my own words I ask him why. love you.

January 9, 2013

Gus still can not quite believe it-that you passed a year ago today and your family presence is stilled missed. You had a big heart and was a good soul. I know you at peace and rest and one day cuz we will meet again and have a family reunion =0)...God bless and keep you.

January 2, 2013

Dear Naomi,
I am sorry about your loss. A long lost friend.
Vivian (Phillips) Wright.

August 18, 2012

Dear Apah,

I miss you. You cared for me. When i had to do something you gave me things. When I needed them and when i wanted them you gave them to me and others. I Love You!!
Love,
Your Grandson Terrell!!

August 18, 2012

Apah, I miss you so much and it's been hard without you being here but I know it's better where you are. Your passing was a shock to me. You were like a second father and I thank you for instilling everything you could in me. You have known me my whole life and could tell if something was bothering me.Thank u for lending a ear when I needed someone to talk too. U will be forever missed!

August 14, 2012

Dear Dad i still can't believe and don't want to believe that you are gone. I miss you so much. I feel that you was taken too soon and i can't seem to accept the fact that i will never see you again on this side of life. Happy birthday 08/03/1947

August 4, 2012

To a man that showed his greatness as a person through his words, actions and the love he had in his heart for the people around him and the lives he touched. We all should learn to be that way. Miss you and will always remember what you taught me about life. Happy Birthday Mr. Bell R.I.P.

August 3, 2012

Hey Cuz, it will be your 65th birthday and I am still missing you. I know from losing a brother and sister, and many loved ones the heart takes time to heal so you can move on. By moving on i just mean dealing with what it is because we can not change it but never forgetting you. I will keep your good soul embrassing me always. Happy Birthday, i miss the laughs and love you... always.

May 17, 2012

Augusta and Naomi have been true friends to Eric and Deb. Showering us with gifts for no reason. I returned from Florida from a two week hospital stay to find a check from Augusta and Naomi. For our anniversary, dinner!!!! Of course every time we wanted celebrate the Bell Wedding Anniversary..... Brother Keyes, I'll get back to you. But if you need something he was always availablevailible

May 8, 2012

Brother I Love You and miss you. I am truly privileged to have had such a special relationship with you and you being in my life telling me what I should do or not do sometimes! I Miss my brother! Love Pearl

April 24, 2012

Dear Gus, that morning when I received the call from Nay telling me you were no longer here with us I was devastated. You are such a gentleman, and always gave me honest and positive advise when needed. I will always remember the lovely time we all had on the cruise ship in 1977. Farewell my friend we shall meet again. Peace and love. Yvonne S.

April 22, 2012

A sudden loss of a beloved parent is a very difficult "reality". I want you to know dad that I will always try to uphold those principles and values that made you, "unique". We never got a chance to say it enough, but I love you and you will be sorely missed1!

March 27, 2012

Unlce Gus my heart was heavy and hurt when I got the call of ur passing. I will miss ur smile,ur laugh, and all the things that made u the good,loving and caring person that u was and always will be. God said he will never put more on us than we can bear. I love you and will forever keep u in my heart Uncle.

March 20, 2012

To my Love, My husband, my Best friend. The one and only man of my life. I miss you so much, I keep saying that this is not Real! I know that only God gives and taketh away. He joined us together for more then 42 years as one. I thank you for the Love, Joy hope and peace that surpass all understanding. My Love Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

March 20, 2012

To a great man, husband, father and friend that I was glad and blessed to have known. I will miss our talks about life and laughing at how he would joke on me about how much I’d eat. He treated me like a son and I loved him like a father. Kind and helpful but not afraid to let someone know what was on his mind. If the measure of a man was judged by how he lived and his positive influence on others

March 9, 2012

To say that I miss you is an under statement. Words cannot express how much I miss you. You were the DAD that I never had. Although you are no longer here physically I know you are in a better place, with the LORD. I will treasure the times we spent and the talks we had. I love you ALWAYS. You will forever be in my heart............. Until we meet again

March 3, 2012

Dad I love you, miss you and thank you for teaching me how to be a man. A lot of men grow up without a father in there life and I've been blessed to have you in my life. Words can't express how much I want you here physically but I will live everyday of my life continuing to make you proud. After your passing theres no such thing as a bad day anymore, all problems seems minor.

March 3, 2012

God saw there was a empty space and he said it's time to bring another one of my faithful and loving ANGEL home to fill the space. We don't know why and we will not question him,I thank god for the opportunity to have been able to have been a part of your life and to have known you,May the life you lived encourage others to love and live like it's there last. Rest On My Friend ,LUV U

March 2, 2012

Hey Gus, when I got the call, I could not believe that you would not be around to keep the family connected, to come and support events, to come over and visit my mom or all of your Ct folks. You really have been an example in how to keep family connected and through your hard work we continue to grow closer. I miss you and your kindness will live on forever in my heart. Peace be with you.

February 29, 2012

Daddy I love you with every being of my soul and I am very sad to know that you are not physically here with me anymore. I know if you thought for any reason that something was wrong that night you would have told me so. You are and always will be my # 1. I will continue to keep your memory alive and stay true to you. For I am my father's child and everything I do is for you!!!

February 29, 2012

MY DAD ,MY HERO I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. NEVER IN WILDEST DREAMS DID I EVER THINK YOU WOULD BE GONE THIS SOON. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS THAT WE WAS SUPPOSED TO ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER AND IN YOUR MEMORY I WILL DO EVERYTHING YOU WANTED ME TO DO. I THINK GOD FOR BLESSING ME WITH THE GREATEST FATHER A SON COULD EVER HAVE. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN SIDE OF ME AND MY KIDS, LOVE GUSJR

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January 10

I tried to prepare myself for the emotional roller coaster that I knew that I was going to have but it didn’t work. Today has been rough for me. Dad I really miss you I wish you were here to see how much your grands have grown and to see how much Ayiden takes after you. Dad you will always be in my heart please continue to watch over us until we meet again.
Love your namesake Gus Jr

January 10

Hello my one and only forever friend and husband . I missed you so much today and always. Love you and I think of you every single day .

Love your wife
Naomi

January 9

Hey dad, here we go 12 years since you transitioned. Doesn't seem as if its been that long but it has. Today I light a candle here and honor your memory. You will forever be in my heart.

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Conservator General Agusta Bell

January 9, 2023

Ironically, on this very day, I had a discussion with Grand Master Cannon.

We talked about the formation of the Sovereign Sanctuary in New York.

Before we fully incorporated, Gus was one of the first Initiated.

Rest In Peace, Good Brother.

Eric A. Keyes

January 9, 2019

Countless days have passed and honestly it still is hard to believe that you are gone because of you I strive for greatness each and everyday of my life because of u I know what love is what family is I have a family ur family who still keep me close despite the madness I know I haven't done things as u would have wanted but I'm living for u and because of that I have changed and evolved as a person I owe u my life and though I can't ever repay U for saving my life I can show u I'm grateful I know that even though ur gone ur spiritual arm is around me ur boundless love still keeps me sane I will love u always now and forever. Alexis Bell

To My Dad

August 3, 2015

Words just cannot express how much I miss you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. GOD Blessed me by giving you to me, You may have not known but You were the Dad that I never had. You will ALWAYS be in my heart. Love and Miss you so much.

Love u 4 Ever

Your daughter

Renee

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