Robert Marshall Bell IV

January 5, 2022

Robert Marshall Bell IV. was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 5, 2022, at 10:48 a.m. at the age of 48 in New Orleans, LA. Robert was born in Houston, TX, and moved to New Orleans as a young child. Robert was the former Principal and Assistant Principal of Lake Forest Charter School and the former Assistant Principal of Lafayette Academy Charter School. Robert was the CEO of Bell Legacy Company and provided Education Consulting in fellowship with New Schools New Orleans. He was a member of the Division of Education and Counseling Advisory Board at Xavier University, John F. Kennedy Alumni Board, and the Founder and Director of H.O.N.O.R Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life in Eastern New Orleans. Robert established the #WECARE cleaning campaign dedicated to removing litter and beautifying the community of New Orleans East. Robert leaves his legacy to his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Nicole Curtis Bell, his beautiful children Travis Anthony, Ashley Amelia, and Zoe Amelia. Robert was the loving son of Barbara Bibbins Bell and Robert Marshall Bell III. He is survived by his siblings-Robin Chaney of Houston, TX, Reuben Bell (Taira) of Doylestown, PA, Rory Bell (Tiffany) of Montgomery, AL, Rodney Bell, and Ranae Murph (Akeem). Sister-in-law, Shanta D. Martin, and Brother-in-law, Joseph O. Curtis. An uncle, Ernest Toussant of Patterson, NY, and his great aunt, Bessie Lafayette of Baton Rouge, LA. His godparents: Judge Arthur Hunter Jr. and Ernestine Milo of Arlington, TX, and his godchildren: Robriane Larry, Jemel Jones, Jr., Isaiah Bell, and Blair Connerly, Jr. Robert is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends of the family. Relatives and friends of the family, the pastor, officers and members of New Salem Baptist Church, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches; administration and staff of Xavier University of Louisiana, New Schools New Orleans, Lake Forest Charter School, Lafayette Academy Charter School, Benjamin Franklin High School and Martin Luther King Charter School; The Alliance for Diversity and Excellence (ADE), the Executive Education Experience (E3) Fellowship, The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, The Class of 1991 of John F. Kennedy High School, the employees of Humana, Inc and Amazon are invited to attend the homegoing services at New Salem Baptist Church, 1530 Alvar St. New Orleans, LA 70117 at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Visitation is from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Interment: Mount Olivet Mausoleum 4000 Norman Mayer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122. Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guest book.