Charles Arthur Wells
1920 - 2005 (84 years)
Generation: 1
1. Charles Arthur Wells was born on 4 Sep 1920 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2005 in Macon, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Notes:
MACON - Charles Arthur Wells, 84, of Macon died 3:35 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2005 in his home. Burial and services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery with the Rev. Gardiner officiating. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice or the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wells was born September 4, 1920 in Macon County the son of George and Dora Wells. He was a retired farmer who loved going to farm sales. He was a member and trustee of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and a member of the Odd Fellows. Charles loved his son, daughter, and grandchildren. He married Edna Lucille Gritton on December 7, 1944. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1996. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Wells of Macon, son Philip Charles Wells and wife Patricia of Orlando, Florida, granddaughters Pamela Wells, of Decatur, Brandi Wells of Decatur, and Molly Rapuano of Orlando, Florida, grandsons John and Tony Wells of Deltona, Florida, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers. Charlie will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all of those who knew and loved him. A special thanks to Cris Jenkins for caring for Charles in his time of need. Obituary written by family members
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 26, 2005.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/herald-review/name/charles-wells-obituary?id=30061021
Name:
son of George W. Wells and Dora E. Edgecombe
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10379214/charles-arthur-wellsCharles married Edna Lucille Gritton on 7 Dec 1944 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Edna (daughter of Anthony Dingler Gritton and Bessie Anna Heck) was born on 18 Jul 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]