Hubert Wells

Hubert Waymon Wells, 89 of Mannington, WV passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV.  He was born at Mooresville, WV on December 11, 1922, a son of the late Lister Gerald Wells and Hazel Pearl Williams Wells.

He is survived by his wife, Reita Jane Hall Wells, whom he married on January 9, 2004; a son, Marshall (Randolph) Wells and wife Leah of Bradenton, FL; a son-in-law, Calvin Ray of Marysville, Michigan; 7 grandchildren, Michael R. Ray of Algonac, Michigan, Beth (Ray) Coleman of Morgantown, Missy (Ray) and Bill Cramer of Imperial, PA, Allison Rodenbaugh of Doylestown, PA, Justin Wells of Bradenton, FL, Corey Wells of Bradenton, FL and Tim Witchey; 6 great-grandchildren, Kacie Ray, Tori and Jeremy Miesenhelder, Samantha Norman, Christopher Norman, John Coleman and Shane Coleman; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Wells and wife Wilda of Wadsworth, OH; one sister-in-law, Kate Wells of Fairview; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Hubert was preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Marie Jones Wells who died Dec. 11, 1998; daughter, Suzanne Wells Ray, who died Jan. 9, 2002; an infant twin son at birth; 2 brothers, Kyle Wells and Donzel Wells; one sister, Bonnie Wells Wilson.

Hubert was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.  He fought in the Battle of Bulge and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star for Valor.  He was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Mannington.  He worked as a professional painter and retired from Eastern Association Coal at Rachel as a company boss.  He was a little league coach, and his hobbies included antiquing and refinishing furniture.  He also enjoyed gardening.

Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Friday, May 11, 2012 2-8:00 P.M.  Mr. Wells will lie-in-state on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10-11:00 A.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mannington. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Bowman officiating.  Burial will follow at the Mannington Cemetery.  Full Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by the United States Army and the Marion County Military Veterans Council Honor Guard.  Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Wells name to WVU Hospital, “Bonnie’s Bus”, MBRRC Cancer Center, P.O. Box 9300, Morgantown, WV 26506-9300 or at Calvary Baptist Church, 6505 Husky Highway, Mannington, WV.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.