ERNIE BELL
1973 - 1985
PILOT
DEN


FAL pilot Ernie Bell passed away February 14, 2004.
Information came from Dan Gunn. 
Unknown at this time the cause.
Take care
-Jim Ford
(2/20/04)

Thanks, Jim.
Where did Ernie live?
What was his full name?
I might be able to find more info on the 'net with that info.
-Jake Lamkins
(2/20/04)

Posted at the FL Club:
Pilot Ernie Bell reported to have died.
Jim Ford emailed, "FAL pilot Ernie Bell passed away February 14, 2004.
Information came from Dan Gunn. Unknown at this time the cause."
Anybody with more info, please post it or email me.
-Jake Lamkins
(2/20/04)

Gee, that is a shock.  I haven't seen Ernie since the end of Frontier.  
So the picture in my minds eye hasn't changed...  I am sorry to hear this. 
Ernie was a very pleasant fellow to be with.
-Billy Walker
(2/20/04) 

I've just learned of the passing of Ernie Bell,  2/14/04.  
I have no other details at this time.
Regretfully,
-Ace Avakian
(2/20/04)

Obituary published: Feb 17, 2004
Ernest W. Bell Jr.
Ernest W. Bell Jr., 59, Port Charlotte, died Feb. 14, 2004.
He was born March 6, 1944, in Weatherby, Mo., 
and was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Tina; 
and sons Ernest III of Fort Worth, Texas, and William of Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Punta Gorda Chapel, is in charge.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 22107 Elmira Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952; 
or to the American Heart Association, Attn.: Memorials, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742
-Ace Avakian & Jim Ford
(2/21/04)

This is what I could find. 
He went to work 5/73 and medically retired 5/85.
-Jim Ford
(2/21/04) 

E W BELL
Pilot seniority date of 5/14/73
He went on Med Lv 5/8/85
per the 9/1/85 FL/ALPA Seniority List.
He is not on the 9/1/86 seniority list
or the FL/ALPA Roster.
-Jake Lamkins
(11/20/14)

Gainesville, Florida High School Class of 1962 Tributes 
 I was so sad to see this when I located our GHS site.
Ernie was such a nice guy to every one who knew hi.
All my best wishes to his friends.
I know you still miss him every day.
I am truly sorry for your loss. 
-Fran Peters    
2/25/12  
Obituary posted at class website:
Gainesville Sun   February 21, 2004
   Ernest W. Bell Jr. of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Gainesville, 
died Feb. 14th at Faucett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlott.  
He was 59.
   Mr. Bell was born in Indiana and grew up in Gainesville.  
He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and attended the University of Florida.  
He was a retired airline pilot.
   He was a former pilot for former UF football coach Ray Graves, 
and also participated in Operation Desert Storm with Evergreen Airline, 
transporting troops and supplies.
   Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Tina Bell of Punta Gorda;  
and sons Ernest Bell III of Fort Worth, TX, and Willam Bell of Georgetown, Washington, DC.
-http://www.ghs62.myevent.com/page.php?groupingID=memorials&sort=person_maidenname
(11/20/14)

FLacebook - FL Club
DEN pilot Ernie Bell's memorial webpage has been upgraded.
http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Ernie_Bell.html
Need a later photo of Ernie.
-Jake Lamkins
(11/22/14)