Frederick M. Wells, Jr.

Frederick M. Wells, Jr. of Whipple, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in his sleep at his home. He was born September 23, 1947, in Sayre, PA to Evelyn Fowler Wells and Frederick Wells.

He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church where he was a Trustee. He was also a member of the Carpenter’s Local 356 Union of Marietta for 50 years. He liked to hunt, fish, travel, garden and attend auctions. He also enjoyed listening or singing Elvis Presley songs and was an Ohio State Buckeye fan.

He married Jessie Sue Hallett and they enjoyed 54 years together. She survives with one son, Travis (Alisha) of Whipple, daughter Valerie (Jeff) Green of Sebastian, FL, grandson Ethan Wells of Columbus and granddaughter Summer Wells of Marietta were his pride and joy. He is also survived by brothers Calvin (Cindy) of Alliance and Rodney (Darla) of Whipple; sisters: Shirley of Alliance, Carol of Tennessee and Rebecca of Jacksonville, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Joe, John and Daniel and sisters: Leona, Marge, Hattie and Jackie.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 1:00 pm at the Pleasant Hill
Church. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.