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WELLS, Russell age 78 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on April 15, 1933 the son of Garrett and Maud (Willis) Wells. Russell attended Lee College in Cleveland Tennessee. He served in the United States Air Force as a Jet Fighter Pilot achieving rank of Major. He was employed as a bricklayer and general contractor. Russell is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Loretta Meadors, Florence Portwood, Clyde Wells, Joan Holman, Doyle Wells, and Harold Wells. Visitation will be 1pm until time of service (2pm), Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, with Pastor Wilma Jackson of Rivers of Life Church of God, officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. www.browndawsonflick.com
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Stephanie Puckett
March 10, 2012
I will always remembering him coming to our home determined to teach me Algebra. He explained it ten times- so patient with me but I just wasn't getting it! After about four hours- he decided I might ought to think about Home Economics.... lol. He tried! Another memory was his chalkboard at Grandma's house- I erased all those numbers and drawings so I could play school with my cousins! Why on Earth he was upset with us- for erasing his "engine sketches he was inventing"... I will NEVER KNOW! Love you Russ!
Marna Evans
March 9, 2012
To the many nieces and nephews, Wilbur and I had some fond memories of Russell. Long ago, we would see him at the Hickory Hut for lunch and we enjoyed his stories of his time in the US Air Force. I am saddened to hear of his passing and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you. Marna Evans
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