Charlie Homer Bell, Iii

Mr. Charlie Homer Bell, III, 87, of Metter passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Candler County Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Bell was born March 9, 1934, in Swainsboro to the late Charlie Homer Bell and Faye Short Bell.  He was preceded in death by his parents; lifelong friend and mother of children, Betty Manuel Bell; brother, Bobby Bell; sisters, Betty Bell Driggers, Joyce Bell Rooks; nephew, Mike Rooks. Homer graduated from Metter High School in 1952 and became a Marine. When he returned from the Marine Corp, he went to work in the family business, where it was a family affair. Bells Dairy was a local dairy farm and dairy farming meant the days were long and started very early and often ended late from gathering and planting crops. In 1981, he became Candler County Sheriff where he had the honor of serving the people of Candler County for over 34 years. He worked long hours in his professions and never complained. It was common to hear him say to call him if you needed him and he meant it. He was an avid Metter Tiger Football Fan and lead the team to all away games. Homer loved Metter and often used the slogan wherever he went that “Everything was Better in Metter.” Even though he was not born here, he loved Candler County and the people. He always asked when he went somewhere where someone was from and that always started a conversation about something that they had in common. Homer attended Anchor Worship Center. He loved to gather with family and friends and share a good meal and there was always lively conversation. He loved to deer hunt and fish and could be found outside riding around with his dog “Yellow”.

Survivors include his daughters, Belinda Bell Tiller, Susan Steele (Scott); grandchildren, Anna Tiller, Trey Tiller, Ashlyn Steele; nieces, Donna Driggers Waters, Rhonda Rooks Kattegat (Ray), Angie Bell; great-nephews, Kris Storey (Darlene), Blake Storey, Ransom Rooks (Kym), John M. Rooks (Jenny); great niece, Leslie Storey Cole (Tim); many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Anchor Worship Church in Metter, GA with Reverend Jessie Goodman officiating.

Interment will follow at Lake Church Cemetery.

There will be an open visitation from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Anchor Worship Church in Metter.  The family will be present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to receive friends.

Pallbearers will be Mark Bland, Bryson Collins, Matt McGowan, Brian McGowan, Ronnie Flynt, Danny Durden, Chris Tiller, Kris Storey, Blake Johnson, Blake Hendrix, Rand Hendrix, Randy Hendrix, Jessie Kersey and Ransom Rooks.

Honorary Pallbearers will be any law enforcement officer present.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Charlie Homer Bell, III, 87, of Metter.