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Carlton Augustus "Sonny" Wells
Carlton Augustus "Sonny" Wells, 79, of Charlottesville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2010, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Claude and Cleopatra Wells.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Ophelia Jones Wells; one son, Eric Wells of Jacksonville, Mississippi; three daughters, Rita K. Wells of Jackson, Mississippi, Carla Moore of St. Louis, Missouri and Debra W. Gentry of Charlottesville; one brother, Claude C. Wells Jr. and his wife, Grabrilla of Jackson, Mississippi; two sisters, Sandra Jones and Perchelle Wells, both of Los Angeles, California; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Lehman Bates II officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
You may sign our guest register book and visit our video tribute on line at www.mcclennyfuneralserviceinc.com.
Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service Inc.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Denise Holmes
April 19, 2010
Dear Ophelia,
I was so sorry to hear about Sonny's passing. I wanted very much to attend his homegoing service but due to Richard's illness was unable to do so.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the wonderful memories you hold within your heart bring you added comfort in addition to knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Lessie Sims
April 12, 2010
To the family of Sonny..with deepest sympathy at this sad of a time..trust in god and he will see you thru..
With sympathy and love
Lessie and Luther Sims
Diann Hammond-Bolden
April 9, 2010
Dear Ophelia;
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the hornof my salvation, my stronghold.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Memories of Sonny will always be in our heart. May God's Grace strengthen you.
TUTLENIA KEY-GARNER
April 9, 2010
TO THE FAMILY, MAY YOUR MEMORIES LEAVE A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND ALWAYS WARMTH IN YOUR HEARTS..OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME, CONTINUE TO RECEIVE GODS BLESSINGS.
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Dennis Okola
April 9, 2010
Dear Ophelia and Family,
Just know that Sonny was and is loved by all who knew him here on Earth and Jesus up above! With love and prayer,
April 9, 2010
To Ophelia and Family,God be with in
times of sorrow. I know the Angels in
Heaven will say, "well done Sonny".
Roland Young,SR.
Stacie Curry
April 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you all may you find comfort in god and knows he only take the best...
Karen Coles
April 8, 2010
May god Keep you and comfort you in your time of need.
GEORGE TEX BROWN
April 8, 2010
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
Yolonda Vest-Burgess
April 8, 2010
May God's peace be with you in your time of grief. Remember to cherish the good times and find comfort in your memeories.
Kimberly Clark
April 8, 2010
To the Wells Family.
May you keep the memories of Sonny in your hearts at all times. I pray God will comfort you at this difficult time. Sonny was such a sweet man & and an awesome musician. My prayers are with you.
Susan Loving
April 8, 2010
Ophelia,
Please know we are lifting you up in prayer during this time.
May you feel the God who loves us so wrap his arms around you and your family.
Sue Loving (Charlottesville)
george tex brown
April 8, 2010
M
Lorine Brown
April 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
clara and alexander eubanks
April 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 6, 2010
Another terrific musician is lost to the ages. i recall Sonny very well from my years at WINA. My condolences
to the family.
BOB GRANT, Phoenix, AZ
Susan Bryant
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pastor M. A. Turner, Sr.
April 6, 2010
To the Wells Family:
May you be comforted with the wonderful memories of Brother "Sonny". His quiet spirit and gentle manner will be remembered. I am sure he will be playing his saxophone in the heavenly choir. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
April 6, 2010
To The Wells Family,
We share in your loss of your loved one, Mr. Carlton "Sonny" Wells. His pleasant demeanor and wonderful talent as a musician will be sorely missed by us all. God needed another saxophonist in His heavenly orchestra and he chose the best!
May God continue to bless you and give your comfort now and in the days ahead. We are here for you.
With deepest sympathy,
William, Judy & Jessica Pointer
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