Newcomer Family Obituaries - Robert E. 'Bob' Dell 1937 - 2020 - Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions.

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In Loving Memory of

Robert E. "Bob" Dell

1937 - 2020

In Loving Memory of

Robert E. "Bob" Dell

1937 - 2020

Services & Gatherings

Service:

Private Service

Visitation:

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
937-865-8000

Directions & Map

Interment:

Miami Valley Memorial Gardens
Centerville, OH

Newcomer - Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

Robert “Bob” Edward Dell was born January 22, 1937 in Washington County, Georgia to Raymond and Naomi Dell. At a young age his parents moved, along with Bob, his older brother Jimmy, and little sister Edna, to Philadelphia where he was educated in the Philadelphia school system. He graduated from Dobbins Vocational School in 1955 where he learned a woodworking skill which he used for the rest of his life.

On January 14, 1961, he married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Brown from Miami, FL. In December, Chrystal Lynn and on October 22, 1968, Robert “Robbie” Edward were born completing their loving circle of joy and happiness. Bob was now more than a loving husband but a caring father as well.

In April 1964, he started working at Kettering Hospital as a surgery orderly and scheduler soon moving up to Patient Registration Supervisor and in 1994, Bob retired as Vice President of Human Resources capping off a notable career. In addition, he served as President of the Kettering-Fairmont Lions Club. He also donated countless units of blood helping to save lives.

One of his passions was leading people to Jesus Christ, either as a colporteur at a young age selling religious books and passing out literature or in the Prison Ministry at Centerville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Bob also enjoyed traveling, working in the yard, and helping Jackie in the garden.

Bob is survived and mourned by his beautiful wife of 59 years Jackie, his daughter Chrystal, his sister Edna Williamson (Jimmy), sister-in-law Phyllis, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Naomi Dell, his brother James Dell, and his son Robert E. Dell II.

Family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459).

A private service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Services & Gatherings

Service:

Private Service

Visitation:

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
937-865-8000

Directions & Map

Interment:

Miami Valley Memorial Gardens
Centerville, OH

Newcomer - Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

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Please accept these belated condolences for Mr. Dell's passing. Today, in going through papers of my late Mother's, Georgialee Trujillo, RN, CRNA, I found a wonderful letter he sent to her, thanking her for being kind and patient to him "as a youngster with limited skills for the technical and professional atmosphere of the O.R." He thanked her for "being so willing to teach and to help me through those early days, months, and years of surgery life." That letter meant a lot to her - she kept it with her prized possessions. It speaks to Mr. Dell's character and nature and she very much appreciated his kind words. Maybe we can be comforted by the fact that they are sharing those memories now.

~ Patricia Trujillo - April 2, 2021

So so sorry for your loss:( I remember Bob Dell well for the following:
1) He introduced me to Russell Burrill's books starting with the
book "Rekindling a Lost Passion: Recreating a Church Planting Movement" when he wisely suggested we consider starting a new SDA Church in a part of the Dayton area that did not have one. This eventually led me to Milton Adams at Andrews NADIE SEEDS and Simple Church at Home which is one of the most successful church models that implements the Biblical methods Burrill describes so well. He and I valued Burrill's books and messages so much that we bought several and placed them in the Centerville Church library for others to learn too.
2) Bob Dell agreed to pray regularly with me starting with just the two of us on Sunday mornings for quite some time to have God inspire methods for evangelism we could implement together and to impire others in the church to join us which did happen over time.
3) He worked with me to offer several evangelism classes to empower other lay people to evangelize including a Bible marking class and Bible memorization class and a Lee Venden Seminar.
4) I know he was involved with prison ministry, but he also led a Discover Bible School for many years that I and my parents and brother participated in often for a long while. I first learned a lifestyle of intentional and continous searching for people through "Divine Appointments" and to have God help me to share Him effectively with others through Bible studies using this Discover Bible School ministry.
5) Bob Dell was there for my family and me when needed...a great friend who will be missed. Thank God we will see him again when sin is no more!

~ Eugene Constantine - February 28, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bob from the time that I worked with him at kettering Hospital I worked in the ER then Respiratory Therapy then in with the computer information department for a total of 10 years. Bob was a good friend, and I know we will meet again. My mother (Ruth) and dad (Jim) also worked with Bob Kettering.

~ James Thompson - February 25, 2020

To Jackie, Chrystal and the family of my long time brother in Christ, Robert Dell.
I am devastated to hear of your loss. But, I believe our loss is Heaven's gain. Bob was a man of such dignity, respect, high regard and loved by all. He was always thinking of others... seeing the good in others and giving excellent advice. He was wonderful Christ driven friend.

I remember a time when I applied for a transfer to another position and to my surprise wasn't chosen. I went back to Mr. Dell and asked why. He told me, "you just were not the one chosen". He told me to be patient and watch for something else of interest and not to give up. One year later he, stopped me in the cafeteria and told me personally that the position I applied for was terminated. All I could do was grin and say thank you... he kept me from making a mistake. Over the years, I have come to believe what I have heard other Christians say: to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of our Lord! What a God given gentleman Bob Dell was. I feel blessed to have known him and know is truly resting in Jesus.

Chrystal, (my at work daughter) and Jackie (a dear friend of mine my sister), may God continue to be with you in the days to come , holding you both tenderly in His arms, blessing you with His warm and loving embrace.

With Sincere love and Sympathy,
Jeannie Betts/Hickman - Your continued friend in Christ.

~ Jeannie Betts/Hickman - February 25, 2020

I’ve known Bob Dell since I was three years old. He was always a kindhearted person who helped those in need. His selfless character was a constant reminder that there really are people who are truly like the Lord. Our family will miss his words of wisdom, and we will cherish the memories of all the times he encouraged us and helped us. Our condolences to his family; Our prayers are with you.

The Diaz-Vazquez Family

~ Yvonne Diaz-Vazquez - February 24, 2020

What a wonderful Christian example! I will miss seeing him at church. I pray peace for his family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Look forward to seeing him in our new home!

~ Linda Janetzko - February 23, 2020