Darryl R. Wells

Darryl R. Wells obituary, Jeffersonville, IN

Darryl R. Wells

Darryl Wells Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 24, 2021.
Darryl R. Wells, 55, of Jeffersonville, IN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Darryl was born in Beech Grove, IN on October 5, 1966, a son of Wanda (Richter) Wells and the late Matthew M. Wells. He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1985, and during that time, he was introduced to the love of his life: Donna Crooke. They were married on September 14, 1991. Darryl attended Ball State University, and then went to work for AT&T, where he spent 30 years on duty, eventually retiring from the company. He spent most of his life in Greenwood, IN and loved to travel the world with his wife Donna. He loved the outdoors, always spending his time either hunting, fishing or playing golf. Darryl had a great loyalty to his wife, his family and his friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years; Donna Wells, mother: Wanda Wells, brother: Danny Wells, paternal grandmother: Melba Tracey, nephews: Kyle (Emily) Kyburz and Kip (Emily) Kyburz, nieces: Kelsey (Andrew) Fannin, Courtney (Jon) Weeks and Stephaney (Zach) Barnhorst; and 1 great-niece and 8 great-nephews. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 4pm until 8pm at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, 481 W. Main St. Greenwood, IN 46142. A funeral service will be held the following morning, Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:30am, also at the funeral home. Interment at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens will immediately follow the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or online at pancan.org.

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October 29, 2021

Joe Jansen posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2021

Sam Traina posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2021

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Jan Winecoff

October 26, 2021

Darryl was always so nice when I dispatched him in repair. One of the good guys for sure. Prayers for his family.

Brenda Cochran

October 26, 2021

Looking at those photos I seen the little boy that lived next door...my heart breaks for Darryls family and mother...May peace be with you all

Joe Jansen

October 29, 2021

Donna, sending my condolences on Darryl's passing. I'm glad to know you were there to hold his hand and see him off, until you meet again.

Sam Traina

October 28, 2021

Donna, So sorry to learn of Darryl's passing. We will keep you and the extended family in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Allen

October 28, 2021

Donna, my heart aches for you and your family. Your love for one another was what we all hope to have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Trail

October 28, 2021

He was a great friend and mentor! Love you buddy. You'll be missed but in my heart forever.

Lyn Weigel

October 27, 2021

I am so very sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers to the family.♥

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October 27, 2021

Darryl Wells, may the light that guided your patch, be ever present and continue your legacy sir. You shall be missed by manyyou have been an amazing gift to the world and your gift will keep on giving way and for all of that, we all will remember and cherish all that you are and have been.

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John Brown

October 27, 2021

Donna,
Katy and I send our deepest sympathy. Darryl will be missed, especially his quick wit and kind heart. So grateful for the hunting and all to short trivia night memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love John and Katy

Suellyn Sorensen

October 27, 2021

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your eternal love for one another bring you comfort and peace. We are thinking of you and praying for you.

Don & Pat Wells family

October 27, 2021

Dear Donna, Wanda & Danny,
Your entire Louisiana family send our love & prayers.
So enjoyed The Tribute Video. We can certainly see Darryl's joy of life & love of family.
Know Darryl is at peace now.

Heather Prentice

October 27, 2021

My deepest sympathy to you Donna. I know the grief you bear. Take comfort in the lasting love you had for one another. I'll keep you in my prayers.

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