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Charles Wells Obituary

MACON - Charles Arthur Wells, 84, of Macon died 3:35 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2005 in his home. Burial and services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery with the Rev. Gardiner officiating. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice or the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Wells was born September 4, 1920 in Macon County the son of George and Dora Wells. He was a retired farmer who loved going to farm sales. He was a member and trustee of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and a member of the Odd Fellows. Charles loved his son, daughter, and grandchildren. He married Edna Lucille Gritton on December 7, 1944. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1996. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Wells of Macon, son Philip Charles Wells and wife Patricia of Orlando, Florida, granddaughters Pamela Wells, of Decatur, Brandi Wells of Decatur, and Molly Rapuano of Orlando, Florida, grandsons John and Tony Wells of Deltona, Florida, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers. Charlie will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all of those who knew and loved him. A special thanks to Cris Jenkins for caring for Charles in his time of need. Obituary written by family members
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 26, 2005.

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William & Jennie Fiesler

January 26, 2005

Sandy and Chuck, we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Dad leaving this world, and Sandy you have been a Saint carrying for Dad. Your Mother would be so proud of you, dear. Love, Jennie & Bill

sharon jenkins

January 26, 2005

Sandy



Our prayers and thoughts are with

you in this time of sorrow. We

are here if you need or want any

thing.



Ron & Sharon Jenkins

Cris Jenkins

January 26, 2005

Sandy &Chuck

I can't tell you how much your dad meant to me and I was so glad I got to do all I could for him.He will always be in my heart right beside your Mom.Thank you for letting me share this difficult time with you.

I love you both,

Your cousin Cris

Tim Ohlemeyer

January 26, 2005

Chuck, Sandy and the rest of the family, I want to take this time to express my deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. I can honestly say when we were all younger and would get together for a family gathering; I really looked forward to seeing Uncle Charlie. He was a fun, humorous person who put a smile on your face every time you saw him. You never knew what was coming next. Uncle Charlie was very personable towards us kids and interested in how everything was going. He would question us about homework, sports, girls, mom and dad, or anything else that may have been on his mind. Looking back, that really meant a lot to me. You see, Uncle Charlie was just as ornery as we were. At Aunt Pam's visitation, although he had slowed a bit, the wit and orneriness was still there. The only difference, he was now using it on my kids too. To this day, Jeff and I still talk about Uncle Charlie calling him "Jennifer". Boy was that funny. On the way to family functions back then we would discuss it before we even got there, knowing full well, as soon as Uncle Charlie saw Jeff he was going to be known as Jennifer the rest of the day. He had a way to liven up a room and that’s what I will remember the most. He has made a life long lasting impression on my life and will forever be remembered. We loved him dearly. May he rest in peace and God be with him and you all, now and forever.

We love you all very much,

Tim Ohlemeyer and family

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