Terry was kind, caring, generous, and deeply loyal. He had a rare ability to make you feel like you were the only person in the room — present, warm, and genuinely interested. His dedication to growing the sport at every level never wavered. Terry's leadership, his respect and love for his wife, Olendia, his children, his late partner Larry Hubbart and their family, his support of professional and junior billiards, his continued love of the game, his extended APA family and friends, his support to and everyone else who's lives he touched, built the APA pool leagues and our sport into what it is today. It was a great honor to know him and I will forever be thankful for his support. He will be very very missed. One day, I pray that I will get the opportunity to thank him and Larry again in Heaven. God Bless Terry Bell and everyone that loved him.
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Terry was a "stand up" Guy and a very gracious host.
He will be missed.
God Blessings to Olendia and Family.
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Our heart breaks at the thought of both Larry and Terry are gone...What an amazing legacy they left...Our thoughts and prayers go out to Olendia and the entire Bell family. We wish we could be able to attend, but our hearts are with you and we are there in spirit...
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Condolences to Terry's entire family. A one of a kind man that will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed by so many. I am grateful to have been able to meet such a special person in my life.
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Terry you'll be greatly missed. You're a loving man with a huge heart. I'll miss seeing your smiling face. God bless.
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Terry was truly an inspirational person. Cyndi and I were behind him, when he (and Larry) were being inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame and I overheard him saying, "I am not in the business of selling pool players, I am in the business of selling fun". I might not be remembering the quote verbatim but rolled with the gist. That is the motto I adopted and the one I use today. My sincerest condolences to Olendia, his children, and grandchildren, and our APA family.
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So sorry for your loss. Although I only met Terry once he seemed like a nice and friendly person. Olendia you are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Lydon
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Deepest sympathies for Olendia, the Bell family, and APA. He was truly a joy to be around.
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Terry was an absolutely incredible human being. Not only his entrepreneurial spirit reshaped an entire industry but he was always kind and welcoming to everyone. He will truly be missed by everyone...
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Over the many years that I have known Terry, he was always a super host. When Diane and I would visit Terry and Olendia, Terry would always invite us in with a big smile and say that it was so good to see us again. In the mornings, he would even make us pancakes. Who else would do that except Terry! During our visits, Terry would show me how to make pool trick shots. After several attempts with an easy shot (Terry's easy shot) he would move on to an easier shot. Ha. After again, he just said "Lets watch TV". Terry was a great encourager. When visiting, Terry always showed us a good time talking about politics or sports, eating at terrific restaurants and playing the 99 card game. I will miss him.
Rolf Flemming
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Our deepest sympathies go out to Olendia and family. Bruce will surely miss all of the golf and billiards chats they always had every time we'd run into him and Olendia at all the various APA events. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. The APA family, billiard community, and loads of golf courses will forever miss his presence. Rest in Peace Terry from Dana and Bruce Patton
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Terry was an amazing person. A leader and visionary that was admired and loved by many. I will miss seeing and talking with him at our APA events. My condolences to his family.
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Terry will be missed though I know that he is very happy where he is now. Prayers for all the family and friends.
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So sorry to the Bell family, the APA family, and the pool world. Words cannot express our loss.
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Jan and I are so saddened by this news. Terry’s love for Olendia was inspiring. We send prayers for the family’s heartache.
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My deepest condolences to the Bell family. I know Olindia and always remember what a beautiful couple they were . I will miss seeing them!
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Fond memories of my older brother Terry are many and of course go back many years, from riding on the back of his scooter in France to accepting his invitation to helping him with his other family, the APA, over the last 35 years. When pressed he'd say "I'm in the business of selling fun" and yes, he did. What a noble trait to carry on into heaven my friend ...A tout a' l'heure mon ami... Bisous, ton frere, Pierre.
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I remember Terry being in my office talking and delivering his CC receipts and getting a phone call. He finished the called, looked at me, apologized and calmly said I need to leave the house is on fire. That was Terry!
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Such kindness and love will be missed by many. Terry will live in our memories always. Annette & Tom
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We did not see Olendia and Terry often. They were great hosts on those rare occasions. Our first visit to St.Louis Terry persuaded Barbara to drive his new Corvette on the interstate. She was petrified but Terry’s gentle prodding prevailed. . Terry loved a debate. My debates with Terry got a little too fierce and animated but Terry and Barbara had interesting and intense, civil debates on social media almost daily the last 6 months of his life. Terry and I loved good grocery store shopping. Shopping in Jupiter for the finer food and drink was a fond memory.
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