Edward was christened as an infant in the AME Church and was an active member of the Pilgrim Rest AME Church in Monticello where he served as Steward, Trustee, Lay President, Choir member, Son of Allen member and Church School Teacher. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Loveless Leron Wells, Hubert Wells and Leslie Wardell Wells; two sisters, Martha Alzene Jones and Betty Jean Lindsey; and one grandson, Corey Adkins.
Edward leaves to cherish his precious memory his wife of 61 years, Ruby L Stanford Wells of Monticello; one son, Keith (Sammie) Wells, Sr. of Monticello; two daughters, Janice Wells of Kansas City, MO and Mary L. Wells; three grandchildren, Shabrae Polite, Anthony Wells and Keith Wells, Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Kaydence Burks. Also mourning Edwards passing are one brother, Andrew Wells; three sisters, Nancy (Leon) Stearns, Shirley (Charles) Wilson and Dorris Wells all of Monticello; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Stanford of Dermott and Rebecca Cook of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Pilgrim Rest AME Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Jamie Jones
Little Rock, AR Monday, June 12, 2017 A wonderful man and friend, husband and father. Thinking of all of you. JamieRobert and Gwendolyn Rafter
Eudora, AR Saturday, June 10, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.LaRon Wells Jr.
Sierra Vista, AZ Saturday, June 10, 2017 Love knows no boundaries. We will miss Uncle Edward's physical presence. Jesus has made it so that for those who love Him there will be a reunion. Family & friends stay strong in Christ. XOXO!Junior
Julia McCoy
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 8, 2017 I am sorry for your loss. I ejoyed many chats with Mr.Wells while he conducted business at Cracker box. He was truly an awesome man who cared for everyone. He will missed but never forgotten.Julie Mccoy
Rev. LaNell Ross
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, June 8, 2017 My prayers are with you. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Continue to hold on to God's hand and everything will be alright.Blessings
Rev. Ross
Dr Sam Wherry
LITTLE ROCK, AR Wednesday, June 7, 2017 To the Honorable Accomplished Family of Edward Eugene Wells:The Legacy of the Late Edward Eugene Wells.
In Monticello Arkansas, The Honorable Accomplished United States of America Veteran and former long-term member of the Arkansas Vetran Commission, Edward Wells has passed from Mortality into Immortality for a triumphant entry into everlasting life with El Shaddhi The Almighty God and King Jesus Christ.
Edward Wells who returned to Monticello in 1970 via a long productive career in Chicago introduced fair housing to Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Episcopal Church Monticello Arkansas and via his allegiances in Chicago spearheaded the 501c3 Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Episcopal Church Community Initiatives Services Corporation with the Reverend J.D. Jamison and Wells Era began anew in Monticello Arkansas. Wells aggressively and with integrity became the Captain that Politically motivated the powerful influential Majority Leadership take grasp of this new innovative concept and the Pilgrim Rest Apartment Project became the first Public Multifamily Housing in South Arkansas and the the Edward Wells diplomacy gave the lucrative Majority Leadership then, Bennie Ryburn Sr, Zack McClendon, Mayor James T. Jordan and the legendary developers Billy Hartness and Charles Fred Dearman emerge from this giant of a man concepts and recommendations that developed Monticello Arkansas from a Second and Third World Socio-economic Settings into the Role Model Rural City in the Lower Mississippi Delta and Mid South USA.
Edward Wells who also was an advocate supporter of Baseball and Parks and Recreation joining with the legendary Albert Williams and Dewey Henley developed two innovative Ethnic Culture Municipal Parks, The Historic McCloy and James T Jordan and Albert M Williams Municipal Park's.
The fruits of Edward Eugene Wells Legacy is extended via his Entrepreneur Trucking Company ( Wells Trucking) by his most remarkable Honorable Son, Keith Wells who is a Stella Honorable Respectable Member of the Historic Monticello School District Board of Education and like his dad an advocate community initiatives integral leader for the betterment of Monticello Arkansas and the Region it service.
Edward Wells.
Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Dear FamilyYou are in our hearts,thoughts, and prayers. May God bless and keep each of you.
The Jacob Family