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Mr. Wells was born on May 8, 1944, in Decatur, AL, to Y. Peyton Wells Jr. and Marion Shoenberger Wells.
He spent his childhood in Louisville, as an older brother and great friend. He graduated from the old Louisville Country Day, attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from Parsons College in Iowa.
He returned to Louisville following his graduation and began a successful career in business, beginning as a stockbroker with Stifel Nicolaus and culminating in the co-founding of the Louisville landmark, W. W. Cousins. He served on the board of Commonwealth Bank and Trust and was an active member of the Louisville Country Club. Mr. Wells was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing golf, grilling out, and spending time with his family and innumerable friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Wells; his father, Y. Peyton Wells Jr.; his brother, Charles Wells; and his sister, Lydia Wells.
He is survived by his loving wife, Edith Mapother Wells, of Louisville; his children, Lindsey Wells Anderson (Todd), of Los Angeles, CA, and Caroline Rankin Wells and Mary Peyton Harned Wells, of Louisville; brother, Wayne H. Wells; nephews Wayne H. Wells Jr. and William Peyton Wells; stepmother Lillian A. Wells; many cousins; and countless friends.
A private graveside service will be held at Cave Hill Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane.
Memorial gifts may go to Cabbage Patch Settlement House, 1413 South Sixth St., Louisville, KY 40208.
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Helene Hassell
January 1, 2010
Edie, We are all thinking of you and the girls. You are in our prayers. if there is anything we can do please let us know.
Sincerely,
Helene
December 30, 2009
Peyton was an old friend as well as a good client. I know it was a tough battle for the last couple of years. I'm going to miss him.
Norm Minnick
Norm Minnick
December 30, 2009
Peyton was an old friend as well as a good client. I know it was a tough battle for the last couple of years. I'm going to miss him. My sympathies to the Wells family.
Ace Hazelip
December 30, 2009
Edie and family:
Mary joins me as we rejoice in the love, happiness, cheer and joy Peyton brought to you, his family and his many friends. I will always remember his ready smile and interest in the person who he directed his attention towards. May God grant each of you peace and strength . Ace Hazelip
December 30, 2009
Edie,
I am so sorry.
Mary Means at Boca Grande
George Hughes
December 29, 2009
When you think back on someone who is gone, lots of things race through your mind. I am one of the Florida cousins. I can remember for many years, Uncle Peyton, Yippie "Peyton Jr." and Wayne would come and stay at a motel on the beach for a couple of weeks. Those were wonderful times and memories that we shared. We will miss Peyton as I am sure everyone will. His wife and children will remain in our prayers.
George and Suzanne Hughes
Stanley Rourke
December 29, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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