Mr. Wells was known to be a jack of all trades. He was an accomplished concert pianist, collected and raised rare birds, a member of the historical society (and was involved in several projects), loved to garden (and was very well known to have a green thumb), a member of Woodmen of America and was an award winning storyteller.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 28th, at McConnell Funeral Home from 1:30-3:15pm. A graveside service will be at 3:30pm at Athens City Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Tony Dupree. Pallbearers will be Jason Fourroux, Derek Smith, Jeff McGloughlin, Chris McGloughlin, Taylor Gregg and Gary Patel. Honorary pallbearers are Toby Hutcheson and Melissa Medley.
He is survived by his nephew, David Gregg (Robin); great-nephew, Taylor Gregg; and great-nieces, Ashlyn and Amy Gregg.
Preceding him in death are his parents, David and Cathryn Wells; and sister, Claudine Gregg.