Pallbearers Floral Bearers The Family Acknowledgment
Pallbearers
Floral Bearers
Melquandrick Gilmore Annas Hill Gary Boughknight Demery Sanders Kenneth Roddy DakWan Boston
Cierra Jones Nancy Gilmore MiKayla Rice Dymond Harris
We held you when you came into this world. We were so proud and filled with happiness and joy. To welcome you and Thank your parents for our first grandboy. We hold you in our hearts now with sorrow so deep. Trying to fully understand and accept how Someone so young has met with eternal sleep. “West” we will see you again And be together one day To live and love forever in solace. We love you, so much… Grandmother Serivia
The Family Acknowledgment We, the family of Westley Melviauté Bell, would like to thank family, friends and organizations for the many condolences and words of comfort during our time of need.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Order of Service
Reflections of His Life
Reverend Elizabeth Wine, Presiding “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” Psalm 27:4-5
Prelude
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
Processional
I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years.
Hymn of Praise ................................................................. Valarie Samuels
Scripture Readings ............................................ Reverend Elizabeth Wine
I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness. Westley Melviauté Bell, 17, was born May 20, 1999 in Columbia, South Carolina to Shundrigous Harris-Thompson and Melvin Bell, Jr. He went home and was received in heaven on Monday, March 13, 2017. Westley was a student at A.C. Flora High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and football. As Westley grew into a young man, he became responsible enough to work with the Pizza Hut Corporation; and, before his departure, he was employed with Wendy’s. “West”, as he was known by his family and throughout the community, was so humorous and full of personality. He always would keep you laughing because he was so witty. There was never a dull moment when he was around. “West” leaves to mourn his passing, his mother and stepfather, Shundrigous and Patrick Thompson; his father, Melvin Bell, Jr.; his grandmothers, Serivia Whetstone and Helen Bell, and great-grandmother of whom he was very fond, Westley Harrison; grandfathers, Timothy Harris, Sr. and Deacon Melvin (Jackie) Bell, Sr.; step-grandparents, John and Trina Thompson; brothers, Terry Johnson and Suejon Thompson of the home; aunts: Krystal (Aaron Jones), Tanzy Reese, Felicia Bell Goodman and Tecarla Dunmore; uncles, Darrell (Tanya) Whetstone and Timothy (Kionnis) Harris, Jr.; cousins: Brittany Harrison, Aaron Jones, Jr., Darri Whetstone King and Legend and Royal Harris of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
Prayer of Comfort......................................... Reverend John Witherspoon
Solo ................................................................................... Valarie Samuels
But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust
Reflections .........................................................................James Goodwin
Solo ................................................................................... Valarie Samuels
That it is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on.
Words of Comfort ............................................. Reverend Elizabeth Wine
Solo ........................................................................ Deacon Melvin Bell, Sr.
And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “West” .................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All my love around you soft and clear And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".
Recessional
Services of Commendation Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Serenity Memorial Gardens 1101 Buckner Road • Columbia, South Carolina
Floral Bearers
Melquandrick Gilmore Annas Hill Gary Boughknight Demery Sanders Kenneth Roddy DakWan Boston
Cierra Jones Nancy Gilmore MiKayla Rice Dymond Harris
We held you when you came into this world. We were so proud and filled with happiness and joy. To welcome you and Thank your parents for our first grandboy. We hold you in our hearts now with sorrow so deep. Trying to fully understand and accept how Someone so young has met with eternal sleep. “West” we will see you again And be together one day To live and love forever in solace. We love you, so much… Grandmother Serivia
The Family Acknowledgment We, the family of Westley Melviauté Bell, would like to thank family, friends and organizations for the many condolences and words of comfort during our time of need.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Order of Service
Reflections of His Life
Reverend Elizabeth Wine, Presiding “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” Psalm 27:4-5
Prelude
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
Processional
I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years.
Hymn of Praise ................................................................. Valarie Samuels
Scripture Readings ............................................ Reverend Elizabeth Wine
I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness. Westley Melviauté Bell, 17, was born May 20, 1999 in Columbia, South Carolina to Shundrigous Harris-Thompson and Melvin Bell, Jr. He went home and was received in heaven on Monday, March 13, 2017. Westley was a student at A.C. Flora High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and football. As Westley grew into a young man, he became responsible enough to work with the Pizza Hut Corporation; and, before his departure, he was employed with Wendy’s. “West”, as he was known by his family and throughout the community, was so humorous and full of personality. He always would keep you laughing because he was so witty. There was never a dull moment when he was around. “West” leaves to mourn his passing, his mother and stepfather, Shundrigous and Patrick Thompson; his father, Melvin Bell, Jr.; his grandmothers, Serivia Whetstone and Helen Bell, and great-grandmother of whom he was very fond, Westley Harrison; grandfathers, Timothy Harris, Sr. and Deacon Melvin (Jackie) Bell, Sr.; step-grandparents, John and Trina Thompson; brothers, Terry Johnson and Suejon Thompson of the home; aunts: Krystal (Aaron Jones), Tanzy Reese, Felicia Bell Goodman and Tecarla Dunmore; uncles, Darrell (Tanya) Whetstone and Timothy (Kionnis) Harris, Jr.; cousins: Brittany Harrison, Aaron Jones, Jr., Darri Whetstone King and Legend and Royal Harris of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
Prayer of Comfort......................................... Reverend John Witherspoon
Solo ................................................................................... Valarie Samuels
But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust
Reflections .........................................................................James Goodwin
Solo ................................................................................... Valarie Samuels
That it is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on.
Words of Comfort ............................................. Reverend Elizabeth Wine
Solo ........................................................................ Deacon Melvin Bell, Sr.
And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “West” .................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All my love around you soft and clear And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".
Recessional
Services of Commendation Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Serenity Memorial Gardens 1101 Buckner Road • Columbia, South Carolina
