William Wellman
1929-2004
William F. Wellman, 74, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in King's Daughters Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Louisa, Ky., a son of the late Garred and Willa Taylor Wellman.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude E. Wellman.
He was a retired captain with the Ashland Fire Department and retired from Ashland Daily Independent.
He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, was a graduate of Ashland High School Class of '48, served in the Army in the Korean War and received the Silver Star for outstanding bravery, the Bronze Star Exceptional Leadership, the Purple Heart for wounds received, Combat Infantry Badge, and Adjutant of River Cities Chapter 591-Military Order of Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Miller Wellman of Ashland; a brother, Garred "Dick" (Shirley) Wellman of Atlanta; a sister, Maudine (Bill) Clemons of Ashland; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Wellman of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Wayne Watts. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery with military rites by South Shore American Legion.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home with a Purple Heart service at 7.
Condolences may be offered at steenfuneralhomes.com.
Friends may make contributions to Centenary United Methodist Church, 2901 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky.
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