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Leonard WELLS Obituary

HAMPTON - Leonard Daniel Wells of Hampton, Va., died unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at the age of 56. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., he had been a Peninsula resident for more than 25 years.
He served in the USMC after school with an honorable discharge in 1974 and then went on to auto sales where he made a career. Dan loved fishing and going back to his hometown in West Virginia. Dan was proud of his daughter, Rachael Nichole and son, Ryan Daniel and loved spending time with his children, family and friends.
Dan is survived by his children, Rachael N. Wells and Ryan D. Wells of Hampton, Va.; brother, Charles Wells and his wife, Amy of Bluefield, W.Va.; his sister, Brenda Hagar of Hagerstown, Md.; a niece and nephews and many family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave., Norfolk, Va. A viewing will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences and live streaming offered to the family at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2011.

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Sue Norman

November 6, 2011

Rachel, Ryan, Connie and Bobby, Thinking of you all and hoping you are helping each other through this difficult time. I know God is watching over all of you. I am sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral service but you were in my heart and thoughts. I will catch up with you all personally in the near future. We love you, Sue and Johnny

Dupont Family

November 5, 2011

Rachael and Ryan-our hearts are broken with yours and will keep you in our prayers.

Steve & Bev Wills

November 4, 2011

Dear Rachael, Ryan & family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of your Dad's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We Love you,
Steve & Bev

Connie & Bobby Wills

November 4, 2011

Rachael, Ryan, Brenda & Charlie,
Our prayers are with you. May God heal your heavy hearts. We will be there for you.

Connie & Bobby

Connie & Bobby Wills

November 4, 2011

To Rachael, Ryan, Brenda & Charlie,
Our prayers are with each and every one of you. We will be there for you.
May God have mercy upon you and heal your heavy hearts.

Brenda Smith Holland

November 4, 2011

Brenda, I wish to extend my condolences to you and your family during this sad passing of your brother. Lean on the Lord! I'll be thinking of you and praying.

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