Howard Richard Wells, age 58, of Crown City, died Saturday evening November 27, 2004 at his residence. Born June 9, 1946 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Everett and Rena Rice Wells. In addition to his parents he was preceded by a brother Bernard Wells, and by 3 infants brothers.
Richard was an employee of the GKN Corp. in Gallipolis, where he had worked since 1974. He was a member of Dickey Chapel Church.
Richard is survived by his Wife: Doris Sheets Wells; 1 Son: Rich Wells of Crown City; 5 Step Children: Rick (Judy) Eggleton of Bidwell, Mary (Bill) McCarty of Vinton, Linda (Don) Newell of Bidwell, Sherry (Ray) Hylton of Gallipolis, and Tina (Brett) Harrison of Patriot; 3 Brothers: Otis Wells of Piketon, Everett Wells of Crown City, and Dee Wells of Crown City; 2 Sisters: Dortothy (Mike) Flint of Crown City, and Ruby (Charles) Caldwell of Kerr; 2 Special Friends: Wayne Elliott of Gallipolis, and Frank Cooper of Gallipolis Ferry.
Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Good Hope Church with Pastor Berkley Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday for 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be: Frank Cooper, Wayne Elliott, Billy Wells, Reed Wells, Johnny Dale Caldwell, and Rick Eggleton.
