Micky Bell
HOUSTON -- The Jersey Village family here mourned the loss but celebrated the life of its minister, Micky Bell recently, who died after a valiant battle against cancer. The church held a memorial service on Monday, March 22.
Said Deacon Derek Lamberth, "May we all pray for Linda and the boys and be ready to help in any way, for we are servants of God. We have confidence of where Micky is, and we find comfort in that. Let us thank God for Micky's life and the work he did here, the wonderful sermons he preached, the wonderful friend and brother he was to us all. We also thank God for Linda, Micah, Taylor, and Aaron."
Linda wrote to thank the church, and then added, "I know that your love and attention and appreciation for his efforts kept him going week after week, even on days when he did not know how he would ever be able to. He is one of the best preachers that I have ever been privileged to listen and learn from.
"His compassion and realness has always shown through. He did not stand before you to perform or to be praised as a great orator, but rather to share a lesson from God's word that he thought would be the most beneficial, not only for you but himself, at that time.
"He put much time, love, study and prayer into every word he prepared to say. To me, he exemplified what a preacher and minister truly should be."
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to Freed-Hardeman University designated for Taylor Bell, prepaid tuition, son of Micky Bell. The contributions should be sent to Freed-Hardeman University, 158 E. Main St., Henderson, TN 38340.