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In Memory Of
Joseph William Wells
1916
2019
Joseph William Wells
Jul 16, 1916 — Sep 16, 2019
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Joseph W. Wells "Joe" Jr., age 103 (and 2 months), of Columbus, went to his final resting place on September 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Joseph W. Sr. and Bonnie Wells; wife of 60 years, Evelyn Lucille Wells;brothers, James, Lowell; sisters, Marjory, Ruth, and Nellie Wells. He is survived by daughters; Sherry (Monty) Cohagan and Cynthia Williams; grandchildren, Heather (Lance) Luscher, Corey Chrysler, and Mindy Williams; great grandchildren, Lindsey and Lexa; and many loving church friends and family.
He was born at home in Burksville, KY. in the "Irish Bottom".
He was a member of Maize Road Baptist Church for 50+ years, served in WWII and the National Guard, with the rank of Command Sergeant Major of the Army.
Chief Mechanic of helicopter division at the Don Scott Field, also a life-time member of the C.O.F.A. Joseph loved to fly small aircrafts and traveled most states in the U.S. He owned, built, and flew a Glassair experimental aircraft and owned a 1942 Piper Cub.
His long life was well earned. He earned his wings!
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 3047 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus. Service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10:00am at Maize Road Baptist Church; 4251 Maize Road, Columbus. Burial will be at Kingwood Memorial Park.
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He was born at home in Burksville, KY. in the "Irish Bottom".
He was a member of Maize Road Baptist Church for 50+ years, served in WWII and the National Guard, with the rank of Command Sergeant Major of the Army.
Chief Mechanic of helicopter division at the Don Scott Field, also a life-time member of the C.O.F.A. Joseph loved to fly small aircrafts and traveled most states in the U.S. He owned, built, and flew a Glassair experimental aircraft and owned a 1942 Piper Cub.
His long life was well earned. He earned his wings!
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 3047 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus. Service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10:00am at Maize Road Baptist Church; 4251 Maize Road, Columbus. Burial will be at Kingwood Memorial Park.
To leave condolences to the family please click the "share" tab above.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
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