James was born on July 31, 1942 in Tologa, Oklahoma to the late Ben and Thelma Wells. He was the youngest of 2 children and leaves behind his brother Don Wells who resides in Weatherford, Oklahoma. James and his brother Don grew up on a huge farm where they learned to do farm work for the family while helping their father run a hardware store in downtown Tologa.
James Wells is survived by his wife, Shirley Wells of Balch Springs, who he met in Dallas county at her family farm and married on September 5, 1970. He is survived by his 2 children Dennis Wells of Royce City, Texas and Lenay Wells of Garland, Texas, his grandchild Jaylen Hicks of Garland, Texas, and step-grandchild Kelsi Null and baby Andi of Weatherford, Texas.
James attended Tologa high school and graduated in 1960. He then attended Oklahoma State Technical University where he studied Electronic Technology and gained his degree in 1963. From 1963 -1993 he was employed by Rockwell International as an Electronic Engineer where he was given a 30-year service award before retirement. After retirement he was able to work from home as he joined a consulting partner where he was a technical support specialist.
James was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his fifties and seemed to overcome many obstacles that came along with his disease for many years. Before his symptoms became pronounced, he was an avid fisher & hunter who looked forward to deer season every year. He enjoyed working outside and in his shop because he was a man blessed with many mechanical talents. His most important hobby was running the sound system at his church where he loved bringing his family to serve the lord every week.
He will be remembered by his family for his witty sense of humor, and quirky jokes.
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