John Alex Wells, Jr.

February 14, 2016

John Alex Wells, Jr. 79, of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. John left his earthly life in the arms of his loving wife of 58 years, Opal Jeanette Wells. The two of them shared a love that few of us will ever experience and so many desire.

He graduated from Vernon High School, then served his country in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army. John retired after 35 years of service from Southern Bell and served as a Deacon at Pleasant Home Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an example to his grandchildren, a loving husband, great father and awesome grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Alex Wells, Sr.; mother, Arleva Cook Wells; brothers, Lee Wells, Parker Wells, and Harrell Wells; sisters, Arkie Revell, Wilma Stubbs and Mary Perdue.

He is survived by his loving wife, Opal Jeanette Wells; son, Kevin Wells (Debbie); grandsons, Hunter Wells and Colby Wells; special niece who was like a granddaughter, Raeanne Loyed; brothers, Rufus Wells, Carlton Wells (Ann) and Joel Wells (Wanda); sisters, Imogene Birge and Anna Lou Richards (Herman); brother-in-law, Randy Shields (Sarah); sisters-in-law, Juliette Amandalole (Bill) and Annette Lawrence (Randy).

Pallbearers were Hunter Wells, Colby Wells, Joey Peterson, Scott Shields, Randy Lawrence and Dennis Purdue.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Rush Brown, Covenant Care, Cathy, Karen and Eugina, Olivia Barber and his favorite therapist, Marsha Cook.

Dad is finally resting peacefully in the arms of his Heavenly Father.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Elder Ed Morgan, Elder David Johnson and Elder Bobby Willis officiating.

Interment was at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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