William C. (Buck/Bill) Wells, 84, of Blue Hill died peacefully at his home Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Mr. Wells was born Aug. 2, 1933 to P.E. and Maudie Wells in Rockwood, AL. He attended school at Rockwood and Russellville, AL. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force.
He was married to Alice Lane Wells for 64 years. Over the years they made their home in Russellville, AL, Gallatin, TN, and Blue Hill.
He was married to Alice Lane Wells for 64 years. Over the years they made their home in Russellville, AL, Gallatin, TN, and Blue Hill.
He was a maintenance painter with the Tennessee Valley Authority. He retired after 30 years of service at the Gallatin and Colbert steam plants. He also drove a school bus for several years during his retirement. He loved the children in his care and enjoyed watching them grow up over the years.
Bill had many hobbies. He was an avid quail and pheasant and turkey hunter. He loved watching and playing golf and making hand crafted walking canes. He and his wife, Alice enjoyed square dancing and attended dance conventions all over the world. Most of all he loved his Lord, his church, and his family.
Bill had many hobbies. He was an avid quail and pheasant and turkey hunter. He loved watching and playing golf and making hand crafted walking canes. He and his wife, Alice enjoyed square dancing and attended dance conventions all over the world. Most of all he loved his Lord, his church, and his family.
Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, Alice Wells; two sons, Rev. Will Wells (Pam) of College Grove, TN and Timothy Wells (Yuko) of Summerville, SC; two daughters, Teena Wells (Ron) of Boulder, CO, and Laura (Donnie) Pruett of Russellville, AL.; two adopted children, Boonie and Peggy Marks of Clay Center; nine grandchildren, Jacob and John Wells, Mary Alice and Tai Wells, Daniel Pruett, Amanda Pruett, Damon Forbes, Layla Forshee and Kia Corbet; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister.
Memorial service were held at 11 a.m on Friday, April 20, at the Blue Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. Dan Albers and Russ Dudrey officiated. Military Rites by A.L. Shirley Post #176, Blue Hill. A memorial service was held at a later date in Russellville, AL.
Memorial service were held at 11 a.m on Friday, April 20, at the Blue Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. Dan Albers and Russ Dudrey officiated. Military Rites by A.L. Shirley Post #176, Blue Hill. A memorial service was held at a later date in Russellville, AL.
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