1937
Orville
2012
Orville Wells
February 12, 1937 — April 4, 2012
Orville Lee Wells of Mineral Point, Missouri departed this life April 4, 2012 at his residence having reached the age of seventy five years, one month and twenty three days. He was born on February 12, 1937 at Leadwood, Missouri a son to the late Earl Wells and Maude (Price) Wells.
Dad loved his wife and family very much. His beautiful blue eyes would light up anytime he saw them or spoke of them. He lived life to its fullest and was a blessed man. Orville and Laveda spent many time together traveling. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Orville enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He taught all of his grandchildren everything he new. Many of his grandchildren have followed in his footsteps and are musically inclined. We loved our daddy, papa, and loving husband.
On December 31, 1958, Orville was united in marriage to Laveda May Winick and they shared fifty three years together.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Laveda Wells of Mineral Point; four daughters Patricia Ann Boland of Mineral Point; Beverly Gail Smith of Mineral Point; Mary Lee (Steve) York of Festus; Cathy Sue Marler of Lake Hannah; sister Jewel Wigger of Cedar Hills; grandchildren Cynthia S. McLeod, Jamie Barton, Misty Rice, Randy Murphy, Laveda Koen, Woodrow Jaycox, Jake Marler, Samantha Blickenstaff; great grandchildren Taylor, Amber, Tyler, Tucker, Hailey, Mya, Destiny, Zane, Zac, Isabella, Sofia, Dawson, Jade, Katlin, McKenzie, Hunter, Cameren, Chloe; special friends Marty Boyer and William Politte; many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, Orville was preceded in death by a grandson Wayne Murphy; five brothers Walter Wells, Thomas Wells, Norman Wells, Cecil Wells, Earl Wells; three sisters Alvada Steegall, Zelda Thurmond and Wanda Griggs Owens Short.
Funeral service were conducted on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 1 PM at the DeClue Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wade officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Wells, Brian Wells, Mike Wigger, Charles Wigger, Darrell Thurmond, Rodney Thurmond and Roger Griggs. Honorary pallbearer was William Politte.
Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home.
Dad loved his wife and family very much. His beautiful blue eyes would light up anytime he saw them or spoke of them. He lived life to its fullest and was a blessed man. Orville and Laveda spent many time together traveling. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Orville enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He taught all of his grandchildren everything he new. Many of his grandchildren have followed in his footsteps and are musically inclined. We loved our daddy, papa, and loving husband.
On December 31, 1958, Orville was united in marriage to Laveda May Winick and they shared fifty three years together.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Laveda Wells of Mineral Point; four daughters Patricia Ann Boland of Mineral Point; Beverly Gail Smith of Mineral Point; Mary Lee (Steve) York of Festus; Cathy Sue Marler of Lake Hannah; sister Jewel Wigger of Cedar Hills; grandchildren Cynthia S. McLeod, Jamie Barton, Misty Rice, Randy Murphy, Laveda Koen, Woodrow Jaycox, Jake Marler, Samantha Blickenstaff; great grandchildren Taylor, Amber, Tyler, Tucker, Hailey, Mya, Destiny, Zane, Zac, Isabella, Sofia, Dawson, Jade, Katlin, McKenzie, Hunter, Cameren, Chloe; special friends Marty Boyer and William Politte; many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, Orville was preceded in death by a grandson Wayne Murphy; five brothers Walter Wells, Thomas Wells, Norman Wells, Cecil Wells, Earl Wells; three sisters Alvada Steegall, Zelda Thurmond and Wanda Griggs Owens Short.
Funeral service were conducted on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 1 PM at the DeClue Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wade officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Wells, Brian Wells, Mike Wigger, Charles Wigger, Darrell Thurmond, Rodney Thurmond and Roger Griggs. Honorary pallbearer was William Politte.
Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home.
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