hmtl5 Charles Arthur Wells b. 4 Sep 1920 Macon County, Illinois d. 23 Jan 2005 Macon, Macon County, Illinois: Gritton Genealogy

Charles Arthur Wells

Male 1920 - 2005  (84 years)


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  • Name Charles Arthur Wells 
    • son of George W. Wells and Dora E. Edgecombe [1, 2]
    Born 4 Sep 1920  Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Jan 2005  Macon, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Buried Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I1325  Gritton
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2024 

    Family Edna Lucille Gritton,   b. 18 Jul 1923, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1996, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 7 Dec 1944  Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F502  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Sep 1920 - Macon County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Dec 1944 - Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Jan 2005 - Macon, Macon County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • 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
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Find a Grave.

    2. [S17] Obituary.

    3. [S16] US Social Security Applications and Claims Index.