Daniel "Dan" Melvin Wells, 79, a resident of Magnolia, MS; went to be with his beloved Savior January 26, 2021 at Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge LA. Visitation will be Saturday February 6, 2021 at Unity Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Bro. David Whitehead and Bro Randy Dunn will officiate. Burial will be in the Unity church cemetery. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Dan was born in Amite County February 3, 1941 to the late William H. Wells and Irma H. Wells. He was known as a practical jokester. A devoted husband, loyal friend who loved his church and church family. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his ATV. Most of all he loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. One of Dan's favorite sayings was "If we meet and you forget me you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him, you have lost everything."
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Gladys Byrd and a brother; Willie B. Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Elsie K. Wells of Magnolia, two daughters; Pam Etter (Bob ) of Baton Rouge , Danette Wells of Magnolia, three grandchildren; Kristin Rossi (Jonathan) of Baton Rouge;, Tyler Cheramie (Nicole)of Magee, MS and Jacob Etter of Baton Rouge, a sister; Norma Jane Morgan, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers will be: Bob Etter, Jacob Etter, Tyler Cheramie, Chris Cheramie, Jonathan Rossi and Ricky Wells.
Dan was born in Amite County February 3, 1941 to the late William H. Wells and Irma H. Wells. He was known as a practical jokester. A devoted husband, loyal friend who loved his church and church family. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his ATV. Most of all he loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. One of Dan's favorite sayings was "If we meet and you forget me you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him, you have lost everything."
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Gladys Byrd and a brother; Willie B. Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Elsie K. Wells of Magnolia, two daughters; Pam Etter (Bob ) of Baton Rouge , Danette Wells of Magnolia, three grandchildren; Kristin Rossi (Jonathan) of Baton Rouge;, Tyler Cheramie (Nicole)of Magee, MS and Jacob Etter of Baton Rouge, a sister; Norma Jane Morgan, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers will be: Bob Etter, Jacob Etter, Tyler Cheramie, Chris Cheramie, Jonathan Rossi and Ricky Wells.
Daniel "Dan" Melvin Wells, 79, a resident of Magnolia, MS; went to be with his beloved Savior January 26, 2021 at Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge LA. Visitation will be Saturday February 6, 2021 at Unity Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Bro. David Whitehead and Bro Randy Dunn will officiate. Burial will be in the Unity church cemetery. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Dan was born in Amite County February 3, 1941 to the late William H. Wells and Irma H. Wells. He was known as a practical jokester. A devoted husband, loyal friend who loved his church and church family. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his ATV. Most of all he loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. One of Dan's favorite sayings was "If we meet and you forget me you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him, you have lost everything."
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Gladys Byrd and a brother; Willie B. Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Elsie K. Wells of Magnolia, two daughters; Pam Etter (Bob ) of Baton Rouge , Danette Wells of Magnolia, three grandchildren; Kristin Rossi (Jonathan) of Baton Rouge;, Tyler Cheramie (Nicole)of Magee, MS and Jacob Etter of Baton Rouge, a sister; Norma Jane Morgan, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers will be: Bob Etter, Jacob Etter, Tyler Cheramie, Chris Cheramie, Jonathan Rossi and Ricky Wells.
Dan was born in Amite County February 3, 1941 to the late William H. Wells and Irma H. Wells. He was known as a practical jokester. A devoted husband, loyal friend who loved his church and church family. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his ATV. Most of all he loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. One of Dan's favorite sayings was "If we meet and you forget me you have lost nothing, but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him, you have lost everything."
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Gladys Byrd and a brother; Willie B. Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Elsie K. Wells of Magnolia, two daughters; Pam Etter (Bob ) of Baton Rouge , Danette Wells of Magnolia, three grandchildren; Kristin Rossi (Jonathan) of Baton Rouge;, Tyler Cheramie (Nicole)of Magee, MS and Jacob Etter of Baton Rouge, a sister; Norma Jane Morgan, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers will be: Bob Etter, Jacob Etter, Tyler Cheramie, Chris Cheramie, Jonathan Rossi and Ricky Wells.
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