A WWII veteran, Wells worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Oklahoma prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on the destroyer U.S.S. Woolsey, he received numerous battle stars for combat in the Pacific Theater. In 1946 he returned to Monticello and bought timberland for Ozark Badger Lumber Co. and was a representative of Investor's Syndicate. He then became a real estate broker owning and operating Moffatt Realty Co. until his retirement in 1982. He was respected as a fair and kind man by all who knew him.
Wells married Ruth Cherry on November 25, 1950. They settled into their newly built home where they have resided for 60 years. He was devoted to his family and loved nature and the outdoors enjoying bird watching, fishing, quail hunting, tennis, swimming and golf. He was proud to be the last surviving charter member of the Monticello Country Club.
Wells was a lifelong member of Wood Ave. Presbyterian (A.R.P) Church where he served as deacon, Sunday School teacher and superintendent, treasurer and choir member. He was a popular soloist for weddings and funerals and a member of the Rotary Quartet for many years. He served as a Quorum Court member for 20 years, board member of Drew Memorial Hospital, and was a director of Union Bank and Trust Co.
Preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Walter, and sister, Minnie May, he is survived by his wife Ruth, daughter, Marsha Daniels (Bill) and sister, Pattie Moffatt all of Monticello, two granddaughters, Natalie Atkins (Justin) of Little Rock and Meredith Daniels of Nashville, Tennessee.
Condolences(25)
Jane Jo Summerford
, TX Monday, December 6, 2010 Just want you to know I am thinking about you, and you are in my prayers at this time of Mr. Wells's passing on.BOB BOYD
AVONDALE ESTATES, GA Thursday, November 25, 2010 I HAD THE GREATEST RESPECT FOR WELL'S.A FINE MAN & GREAT AMERICAN.
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, November 23, 2010 I am saddened by theyour loss. May God's blessings and strength be with you all. I rember Mr Wells' beautiful voice in choir, his love for people, and a real gentleman. With love and sympathy.Janice GLADDEN McAllister
Joan Reynolds Middleton
Kingwood, TX Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Mrs. Moffatt (Miss Cherry),
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you and Mr. Moffit well....remember when you married and fondly remember you as one of my special teachers in grade school.
Will be praying for you and your family during this time.
Joan Reynolds Middleton
LINDA BOOKER
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, November 22, 2010 MARSHA AND BILL I AM SO SORRY. MR. MOFFETT WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL MAN. WITH LOVE, LINDA BOOKERGeorge M. Wells
Little Rock, AR Monday, November 22, 2010 I read the Monticello newspaper online every once in a while and was totally shocked today to learn of Wells' death. What a great person he was along with his brother and sister Walter and Minnie May. The Moffatts, including Ruth, Pattie and Marsha seem to have a gentleness about them most of us wish we had but few of us seem to acquire.Leslie Carle Friedrich
Houston, TX Sunday, November 21, 2010 Dear Mrs. Moffatt, Marsha and Bill, Pattie,I was so sorry to hear about Mr Moffatt. You all are in my
thoughts and prayers during this time. He was truly one of
"The Greatest Generation" and his quiet and kind devotion to his family and community will be greatly missed by all of us who came in contact with him.
Sincerely,
Leslie C. Friedrich
Evelyn Byrd Jeffers
Hampton, AR Saturday, November 20, 2010 What a sad week for both of our families. We will miss Mr. Moffatt. I grew up in the ARP church and remember him as a kind and caring person. He and my Dad, Benson Byrd, have made heaven their new home, so all is well with them both.Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, November 20, 2010 Bill, Marsha and family,I am sorry to learn of Mr. Moffatt's death. Please accept my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
With Love,
Ruth
Bob and Camilla Baxter
Lake St. Louis, MO Saturday, November 20, 2010 Ruth and Marsha,All our love to you, and we are thinking of you this week. I remember so very well how Wells would help me learn the names of the many birds we saw as we fished on the saline River with my dad.
Bob Baxter
Carolyn RIcketts Smith
Incline Village, NV Saturday, November 20, 2010 Dear Moffatt Family,Please know that we are holding all of you near and dear to our hearts. I reflect on my Arkansas visit with my sisters and mother, and recognize what an incredible gift it was. I so enjoyed spending time with all of you, and am so glad that I had time with Walter, Wells and Minnie before their passing. I will be thinking of all of you during the memorial service tomorrow. Love and hugs, Carolyn, Mike & Jordan Smith
Larry Ku
Forestville, CA Friday, November 19, 2010 The Tim & Vicki Ku family are deeply saddened at the news of Mr. Moffatt's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Ruth Moffatt, Miss Pattie, Marsha and Bill Daniels and the entire Moffatt family.Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 Norma and I send our condolences to the family of Mr. Wells. He was a friend and fellow birdwatcher. His memory will live on in our hearts.Pam Wadsworth
Fort Smith, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 Mrs. Moffatt, Marsha, Bill, Natalie, Meredith, and Patti,my prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. Mr. Moffatt was such a person of integrity. Though our families have been close friends for so many years, going back before Marsha and I were even born, I never realized everything that Mr. Moffatt was involved with until reading his obituary. He certainly made his contributions to society. Such an inspiration! He will be missed. If there was any way for me to come to his services, I would, but know that my thoughts will be with you. Love to all!
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 Mrs. Ruby, Marsha and family, my condolences to all of you. I've always thought of Mr. Wells as a kind man.He was a man of many interests and talents. It was interesting to read of his many accomplishments. He was a great Monticello citizen.
Denise Morbit
Little Rock, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about your family's loss. What a wonderful pillar in the community the Moffatt is, and Mr. Wells Moffatt was certainly a wonderful example of that. May Christ's peace comfort you in your loss and sad time.God Bless,
Denise, Johnny, and family
Denise Ritchey
Camden, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 Marsha, my sincere sympathy to you and all your family for this loss. Mr. Moffatt certainly showed by example a life well-lived. I know you all have many years of warm memories to sustain you.Helen & Joe Guenter
Monticello, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 We will keep your family in our prayers.Mary Heady
Monticello, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 I am sorry to hear of your loss.Nancy Jackson Chacon
Little Rock, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Pat Savage
Monticello, AR Friday, November 19, 2010 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let me know if I can do anything.Rev. Leslie W. Hoppers
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 18, 2010 All of Monticello will miss Wells. He was a fine man. May God bless the family.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Thursday, November 18, 2010 Marsha and girls, I was so sorry to read of your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I pray that God will shine His sufficient Grace upon you to guide you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Carole Johns Rushing
Gloria Rawls Schwab
Bentonville, AR Thursday, November 18, 2010 Marsha & Bll,So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Lee Dearman
, AR Thursday, November 18, 2010 Ruth, Marcia and family... I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a big part of the Monticello that I have grown up loving. My parents thought so much of him too. He had such integrity, compassion and caring for everyone he ever came into contact with. He will truly be missed by so many. My prayers and condolences go out to each of you.