Ronald Hugh Wells, Sr.

Yazoo City

Ronald (Ronnie) Hugh Wells, Sr., aged 67, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home in Yazoo City, MS. He was born November 22, 1946 in McComb, MS to Thelma May Wells and James Hugh Wells, Sr.

He graduated from McComb High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in graphic arts. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a dust-off (Medivac) pilot. After the war, he served 34 years with the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Battalion, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He then worked for Dyncorp International in Columbia, South America until he retired in November, 2013.

Mr. Wells was a long time member of Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, MS.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gabriel Lee Wells and a brother, James Daniel Wells.

He is survived by his wife, Lindy Marshall Wells, two sons: Ronald Hugh Wells, Jr. and wife, Deidra of Toomsuba, MS; Shane Hathcock and wife, Rhonda of Brandon, MS, and a daughter, Rebecca Emory and husband, Luke of Brandon, Ms; two brothers, Tommy Wells and wife, Phyllis of McComb, MS and James Hugh Wells, Jr. and wife, Cyndi, of Long Beach, MS. He is also survived by grandchildren, Josh and Cohlby Wells, Lilly Fortson, Anna and Adah Hathcock, Maddox Emory, and great-grandchildren, Keaton and Caroline Wells, along with numberous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City, MS on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 with funeral servives at 2:00 p.m at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Midway Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Benton, MS.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Sep. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Wells

19 Entries

Everette Harris Sr.

September 11, 2020

Ronnie Was A Great Rotary Wing Pilot And A Great Friend...

Jay Wells

September 15, 2015

Lighting this candle in memory of you one year after you left. You will never be forgotten. Thanks for the many memories - I relive them often. Keep em straight up there, hold them close, and keep a watchful over us. Till we meet again my brother - know you are loved.

Doc Tolliver

January 5, 2015

Rest Easy My Brother we got the watch now. save a place for us at the table. with much respect and Honor

Chester Crump, SFC, Retired

December 22, 2014

MR Ronnie Wells a brother in arms served his country with honor and distinction. He was a member of the BEST OF THE BEST DUSTOFF units while stationed in VietNam. May God watch over and console your family. You are walking on Streets of Gold now.

James Baker

December 22, 2014

Condolences to the Wells family . Not only was Mr Wells a military brother but also a fellow alumnus of Southern Miss. Small world . May he now have the Eternal Peace we all seek .

Janet Peterson-Bryan

September 22, 2014

Lindy, my deepest sympathies to you, your family, and all those who loved Ronnie on such an untimely loss. May God bless and keep you and yours. My heart aches for you and I pray God brings you peace and respite from your grief in recalling all the happy memories you share. God bless and keep you.

Shane Hathcock

September 19, 2014

One of the greatest men I have ever known. He was my step-father but more like my dad, he will be missed.

Jimmy Hale

September 18, 2014

My condolences to the Wells family. Ronnie was a great guy who will be really missed. R.I.P ole Dust-Off pilot.

Everette Harris Sr.

September 18, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Ronnie and I spent a lot of time together in flight hours and thought he was a great guy and good friend...GOD Bless

Mike Tucker

September 18, 2014

You will be missed old friend.

Ann Villeret

September 18, 2014

May God hold you and yours in his arms and keep you strong. You are in my prayers.

Reagan Grubbs

September 18, 2014

Thanks for all the good advice. You will be missed my brother. Until we meet again.
Semper FI

Glen Odom

September 17, 2014

Thanks for your service to this great nation. You were a great MSARNG Soldier, pilot and friend. God be with you during your journey.

September 17, 2014

Another fine soldier has met The Lord. He is in a better place. God be with you Lindy my friend.
CW5 Madden (jerry)

Brenda Milner

September 17, 2014

Thank you Ronnie, for all you did for others, I know that you loved your family, and thanks for serving our country all those years.

David Morris

September 17, 2014

Rest In Peace, Ole Friend! You will be missed until we meet again.

Van and Wendi

September 17, 2014

Will miss you so much Ronnie.

Marcus Whitt

September 16, 2014

It was great meeeting Ronnie at the 2014 Flatiron Reunion at Fort Rucker, Alabama. I was amazed just talking to him about his experience .May he Rest in Peace....

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