Charles “Buddy” Bell, 86, Albany, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and a long-time musician in this area.

He is survived by a special friend, Maggie Warinner, Albany; a sister, Elease Ward-Brandenburg, Indianapolis, IN; a niece and three nephews, Charlene Cassidy, John, Jim and Robert Ward; also several great-nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Talbott Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Burchett officiating. Final resting place in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements made through Talbott Funeral Home of Albany.