Willie J. Wells
1928 - 2015
Willie J. Wells
1928 - 2015
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Willie was the son of Dallas Clyde "D.C." and Mary Leola "Lola" Pope Wells, delivered by his grandmother at home in Knox County, Kentucky on February 27, 1928. He worked with his mother at an early age at her grocery store in Kentucky and moved to the Connersville area at the age of sixteen with his family. He was a 1947 graduate of Connersville High School and was honorably named a Kentucky Colonel. Willie had been employed at American Central and later worked at REX Manufacturing. He was a contractor and built several sub-divisions and homes throughout the area. In 1955, he helped start Taylor Building Supply on 30th Street and moved in 1959 to Wells Lumber and Hardware on Central Avenue and 9th streets. From this business, he expanded into Wells Variety Store and Wells Cabinet Shop. Willie owned and operated several area farms and bought and sold real estate. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Willie had a strong work ethic and an "all business" approach to his transactions. He possessed a charismatic personality with a quick wit and humor. Willie was a member of Warren Lodge #15 F. & A.M. Connersville, Murat Shrine and Scottish Rite, both of Indianapolis.
Willie is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, the former Christine Taylor whom he married August 30, 1947 in Blooming Grove; two sons and their spouses: Ronald J. Wells and Melanie; Roger D. Wells and Cindy, all of Connersville; his Mother: "Lola" Wells of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister: Wilma Ruth Benedict of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother: Denver E. Wells of Connersville; his grandchildren and their spouses: Melissa Griffin and Kirk, Melinda Crank and Scott, Ryan C. Wells and his fiancé, Brittany Thomas, William J. Wells and Jessica, all of Connersville; Emily C. Bruns and Dustin of Brookville, Abby T. Luking and Mac of Connersville; twelve great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Willie was preceded in death by his brother-in-law: Dale Benedict and his sister-in-law: Juanita Wells.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel with Rev. Jerry Rader of Connersville officiating. Memorial masonic services will be conducted by Warren Lodge #15. Interment will follow in Dale Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or to Warren Lodge #15, F.& A.M. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.
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Daren Redpath
April 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lucky and Mel. So sorry for your loss.
Daren & Heather Redpath
Carl & Laura Schuck
April 23, 2015
Roger and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our sympathy for your fathers passing. We hope you are well. It has been quite a while since we've been in touch.
May God give you all strength during this time of grief.
Violet Johnson
April 23, 2015
To all the family, we will really miss Willie, he was a great friend to us and our family. Our prayers will be with all of you in the days ahead. Tom King Sr., Tom King Jr., Aaron Marcum, Violet Johnson, Geraldine King, and all the employees at K & K Electric
Jessica Kenekham
April 23, 2015
Just wanted to let the family know that I really cherished taking care of him. He was very nice to me. Thank you for allowing me to care for such a sweet patient.
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Carl and Lou (Wells) Kirkendall
April 22, 2015
Christine , Ron , Roger and families -
Very sorry to hear of Willie's passing . Our families crossed paths many times over the years , my dad ( Eugene ) and him being classmates , buying our first home at 2615 Virginia...He always joked with dad about buying it back .
R.I.P.
Joseph Bell
April 22, 2015
Willie Wells was like a staple in Connersville, employing many people including my Father. I know that the town of Connersville made more complete by this man. R.I.P Willie may you go take care of business with the lord. My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grieving, GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
paul w Bell
April 21, 2015
Our heart and prayers go out to the wells family, may god bless you all
Fred Smith
April 21, 2015
Sorry to hear of Willie's passing. He was always a good friend to me. The family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Don & Debbie Swango
April 21, 2015
Very sorry to find out about Willie. Although we did not know him personally,
we came in contact with him several times. The times we did come in contact with Willy, he was a great person to speak to. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Rest in peace, God is with you.
Don & Debbie Swango, Connersville, IN
willie case
April 20, 2015
Sorry to hear about Willie's passing he was a long time friend of my grandfather Jasper Case you will be missed R.I.P Willie
David Uebel
April 20, 2015
I always enjoyed seeing Willie when he came in at Miller Cafeteria especially on Friday night Perch night.
David Uebel
Jesse Rea
April 20, 2015
Very sorry to hear about Willie's passing. I worked for him for 9 years and learned a great deal from him. He was a very sharp man. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Jesse, Gretchen, and Jasmine Rea
Lonnie/Barb Frye
April 20, 2015
So sorry to hear of Willie's passing. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dick & Rhonda Hathaway
April 20, 2015
Will always remember the saying " if Willie doesn't have it you don't need it". RIP
Rick & Debbie Roberts
April 19, 2015
So sorry to hear about Willie, he was a special man, we have many fond memories of him. We have so much respect for all the Wells family. Praying for each one of you. We love you All..
Dan Rush
April 19, 2015
To the family of Willie Wells, The Rush family would like to send our condolences in this difficult time. May God give you peace
Juanita,Dan & Jeanne Rush
jennifer Sigafoose
April 19, 2015
my dad worked for willie wells and he lived in the triangle division with us as i growing up. He was a good man and a friend. will miss him jennifer (kavanaugh) sigafoose May God comfort your family at this time.
Sherman and Lee Safewright
April 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss, prayers to the Wells Family.
Robert Murphy
April 19, 2015
Willie was a good man and I will miss him. My thoughts are with Chris and family.
Judy Smith Crumpton
April 19, 2015
To Roger, Ronnie & family
my prayers are with you at this time of your life, losing a parent is hard; but the memories you have will go on forever.
My God comfort you in this time of need
Judy Smith Crumpton
April 19, 2015
RIP
Doug and Jessica Williams
April 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I don't know Willie personally but I've met him a few times at the variety store. I've heard his name my whole life (i'm 26). He was apart of Connersville history and a staple in Connersville. Everyone knew Willie. I will miss hearing his name.
Mary Campbell
April 19, 2015
He was a good man. My parents like him a lot (Jack and Donna Smith). God bless his family
Sande & Randy Hardy
April 19, 2015
Our thought & prayers are with the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rita Moore/King
April 19, 2015
He was a friend to my dad, Floyd Herman Moore. Dad (early C'ville Camera Club member) said Willie was asked to be a model for the club. Willie grew a beard for the session and liked it so much he kept his beard from that time on. Thank you Willie for all the good years of proving the town's best known hardware store!! You will be missed!!
Kathy Bennington Hagerty
April 19, 2015
Ron, condolences to you and your family.
Harold. Steele
April 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Willie was an icon on Fayette County. He will be missed. Harold and Eddie Steele (Winter Haven,Fl)
Harold Steele
April 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Willie was an icon on Fayette County. He will be missed. Harold and Eddie Steele (Winter Haven,Fl)
April 18, 2015
To the family of (Willie) I extend my greatest sympathy, in the passing of your love one. He was a great man, and will be truly missed. My prayers are with you in your moment of grief.
Rev. H. Alexander Fahie.
Amber Watson
April 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Leah Wolfe
April 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Christine and the rest of the family.
Leah Arnold Wolfe
christie matney
April 18, 2015
U will be missed u always smiled and when i seen u u would always say hi
Larry&Louanna Booth
April 18, 2015
Very sorry to learn of Willie's passing. Our thought are with all of the family.
Larry and Louanna Hilbert Booth
jessica ericson
April 18, 2015
Christopher Robert Harris new him. He is truly sorry to hear of his passing
Joey Powell / Ashley Hanson
April 17, 2015
Ryan, So sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brandon and Bobbi Huber
April 17, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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