Wells, Ernest Wayne

Wayne Wells, age 65, of Athens passed away on Friday March 13, 2009 in Destin, Florida.

Survived by:Wife : Janet
Children :Brian (companion, Amy Hankley) Wells of Athens
Pam Richards of Athens
Two sisters – Patty (Stan) Tobias of Athens
Cheryl (Larry) Fitchen of Athens
4 Grandchildren- Jake, Jared, Jack Richards
Kylie Naylor

Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Wayne was born on January 24, 1944 in Springfield, IL the son of Ernest and Dorothy Jordan Wells.

Wayne married Janet VanEman on July 8, 1963.

He is preceded in death by his parents Amos and Dorothy Hopkins

Wayne loved NASCAR and being on the water

He graduated from Athens High School in 1962.

Wayne was a member of the Athens Christian Church, a Past-Master of Masonic Lodge # 762, and a member of the Volunteer Infantry.

He retired from IDOT after 26 years in 2002 and was a truck driver for many years.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Athens Christian Church.

Services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at the Christian Church.

Officiating: Rev. Ken Gennicks
Burial: Joel Hall Cemetery
Memorials: Athens Christian Church (Special Projects Fund), Athens Masonic Lodge #762