Richard Wells Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral service for Richard Carl Wells, 55, will be 12 noon Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Steve Wells. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery near Logansport, LA. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the funeral home.
Rickey passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 after a sudden illness. He was born May 3, 1959 in Shreveport, LA. In 1979 he married Mary Jane Kelley and together, they had two daughters, Chelsey and Paige. Rickey was employed for twenty years by the Caddo Parish School Board and touched the lives of many children. Rickey played baseball and football growing up and continued his love of sports throughout his life. He was fanatical about the LSU Tigers and The New York Yankees. He loved music, including Elvis, Alabama and the Bee Gees. Rickey had a corny sense of humor, loved playing practical jokes, often texting jokes to his family. Rickey was a unique soul who, above all else was a wonderful husband and father and dedicated his life to his family.
Rickey is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Chelsey Denise Wells, her boyfriend Tommy Swanner and Paige Alexandra Wells and her boyfriend David Cowart. He is also survived by his parents, Clyde and Jean Wells; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and David Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Karen Wells. Rickey leaves behind his niece, Kim and husband, Marc Meeks and his nephew, Brent and wife, Jessica Stewart. Among those special to Rickey is Morgan Griffin who was like a third daughter. He will also be missed by his wife's sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Jones, Jean and Larry LePrevost, Arceille and Raymond Lewis, Linda and Thomas Swilley, Gayle and Tim Schroeder. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth, paternal grandparents, Percy and Ruby Wells, and maternal grandmother, Bertha Wickwar. He is loved by his family and he will forever remain in their hearts.
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Debbie Robinson
May 25, 2025
Always in our thoughts. Love and miss you everyday.
Debbie Wells Robinson
May 25, 2024
May 3,1959 - May 25, 2014 Remembering my brother today. Missing a funny and very special person. My Love, Debbie.
Debbie Robinson
May 25, 2019
We love and miss you . My thoughts go to you every day.
Debbie Robinson
May 25, 2018
Rickey, We love you and miss you so much. You , Mama and Liz are in our thoughts daily . Daddy was sharing memories of your Woodlawn days a few days ago and we had some good laughs. The Tigers baseball are playing and your jersey number 43 came through for them last night! Wish you were here. I know you are pulling for LSU. We all love you.
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Charlie Meyers
May 26, 2017
Missing my friend!
Gayle
May 25, 2017
Rickey is missed by us all. I'm sure he is making all the angels laugh every day. He loves his family and I know he looks down on them daily guiding and protecting them only as a angel can.
Debbie Robinson
May 25, 2017
Three years have gone by. Thinking of you today. We love you. Your Dad, Debbie,David and family.
Debbie & David Robinson
May 25, 2016
Rickey, We miss you so much and we send all of our love. Give Mama amd Elizabeth our love. We love you lots. Debbie and David and the family
May 25, 2015
Rickey, Today will be one year since we lost you. It is still so sad for all of your family.We miss and love you. Give Elizabeth a big hug and kiss. Love. All of you family.
tee walker
December 18, 2014
He was the best man i ever knew
June 17, 2014
To: Rickys Family and Friends...my name is Gary Moore and i graduated with Ricky in 1977. I called him "Cocky Man" because of his short muscular build. I just learned of his passing away on yesterday from fellow classmate Jimmy Kile. I was saddened to say the least as i have thought of Ricky over the years and had longed to see him after now about 37 years. I can say this with all honesty..Ricky was a good man ..never heard him say or act negative towards anyone..he had a quiet sense of humor and was sneaky with it...yep he was a practical joker and just plain fun to be around..could play some football..i remember our Senior Year game against Southwood and Coach Morrison ran the heck out of him on a fullback /counter play...he ran up the gut all game long..dont know how many yards he made but he made them pay..we tied that game...any case my blessings to you and Ricky is already missed by me even after not seeing him since graduation but he was my friend then and will always be.
May the Lord Continue to Bless your Family. Gary Moore Woodlawn High C/O 1977
talvion walker
June 14, 2014
Mr.wells i cant believe your gone but you are in a better place now ill have you and your family in my prayers i know you because i went to keothville but i left i hope your family will be alright
Quiana Crockett
June 4, 2014
Mr wells I can't believe your gone well your in a better place I hope you meet my church member carolyn barfield in heaven she was like a mother and a auntie I know every time I got off the bus I'll pretend to fake cry and you will say "you will be ok stop crying" I remembered when you will always have to come to mrs.jordan class to come get braeden and you will pretend to cry and you will tell me to walk with you to take braeden down to the office. Keithville will not be the same without you we will all miss you rip mr wells I love you I know while your up there your reading this I love you mr wells
Susan Bryant-McNeer
June 4, 2014
Mr. Wells always had a smile and a laugh to share. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
artnisha jones
May 30, 2014
i lve u
jashaylin jackson
May 30, 2014
i miss you u was the best security guard at keithville i love you and will miss you i didnt now this could be true but u in a betta place R.I.P MR.WELLS you and your family are in my prays im sorry to see this happen so early
shelby wells
May 30, 2014
I remember mr. Wells because I was a student at keithville middle school an we use to pretend I was his granddaughter because we had the same last name but I still will remember my fake grandpa telling me girl you betta put on a jacket an u no it's cold outside I will always remember you r.I.p. mr. Wells
DaLu Ross Tubbs
May 30, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ricky was a great person.
Elizabeth Ann Parks Decler
May 30, 2014
Prayers to your family. I have fond memories of Ricky at Woodlawn. You have your memories to look back on and smile. He will forever be in your heart
George and Gail Mauldin
May 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this most difficult time. May god comfort you and lift you up in this time of sorrow. So very sorry for your loss.
Wendi Martin
May 29, 2014
Wells family I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Wells. I knew and remembered him from when I was at Keithville school over 16 years ago. Praying for you all.
Valarie Little
May 29, 2014
Mrs. Wells & family,, i didn't know Mr. Wells that well but my daughter did she's in high school now but remembers him from last year,, she & i wanted you to know that we hold you & the family in our thoughts & prayers and how sorry we are for the loss of a great man
May 29, 2014
Mary Jane, Chelsey,& Paige, We are so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. He was a great gentlemen and a kind neighbor. Your former neighbor at "9802". Carolyn, Garry, & Stephen Burson. Sparta, Tenn.
Karen Rothell
May 28, 2014
There are three things I can say about this awesome former co-worker. They are in no particular order. One- He loved to laugh and his laughter was contagious to all who were around him. Often, he created the source of laughter (pranks, etc.). Two- He loved his job and no one will ever do it better than he did it! If you worked with this man, you knew he loved the kids he served and wanted the best for them! Three- He LOVED his family and was proud of his wife and girls!
I can honestly say I will never forget him or his laugh. I am blessed to have known him and worked with him during my KEMS days. Praying for that precious family he loved so much!!!!
Marti
May 28, 2014
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Wells, but I know from working with his wonderful daughter Paige that he had to be an amazing father. My heart goes out to his family. May God be with you through these hard times. And Paige you are one of the strongest and sweetest people I know. I guarantee you that your dad is super proud of you!
Khakillya Everett
May 28, 2014
I will miss your jokes and smile. You always knew how to make the day better. Keithville Elementary Middle School will not be the same without you. Rest in Peace. My prayers go out to your family. K. Everett, Elementary Counselor
stephanie and Ashley Dudgeon
May 28, 2014
Mary Jane,
Words can express the sorrow we feel for you, Chelsey and Paige. Ashley and I have wonderful memories of the years the girls spent at Forrest Hills Elementary. We still have the wonderful holiday gifts you made for the entire class. You and Ricky bringing the gifts up to school, his wonderful smile and love for all the kids. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers
Bobby & Linda Vaughn
May 28, 2014
To Brent and the Wells family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Ricky.
May 28, 2014
I knew Mr. Wells as a student at Keithville. He was nice and funny and you could tell he loved his job. I know he will surely be missed. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Ashley Robbins
May 28, 2014
This was a great man. I remember when he was Keithville School and my dad had just passed and I was having a hard time dealing with it and he pulled me to the side and talked with me. I really appreciated his advice that day. R.I.P. Mr. Wells
Eunice Tucker
May 28, 2014
May God grant you peace, comfort and understanding during this time, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike and Rockell schmidt
May 28, 2014
Mary Jane and family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
paul girard
May 28, 2014
My sympathy to the Wells family for their loss of a love one,god has called another one of his angels home
Steve and Shelley Chamberlain
May 28, 2014
Brent and Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are being lifted up for your family during this difficult time.
May 27, 2014
Mary Jane,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless each of you.
Patricia Wheatley
Julie Lewis
May 27, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. We worked together at Caddo Juvenile Court. He was a great person. You and your family are in my prayers
Wendy Perrin
May 27, 2014
He always had a smile when I saw him at school. That's how I will remember him. Praying God's healing peace and comfort to you all.
Henri Killgore
May 27, 2014
Please know our prayers are with the Wells family. I played baseball with Rick through high school. I am sure he was a great husband and father. May Gods peace and comfort be with you all.
Juanita Mims
May 27, 2014
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of “Ricky”. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Jane, Chlessa and Paige.
Juanita M. Mims, Memphis, Tenn
Rhonda Robertson
May 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. There will be a big void at Keithville Elementary Middle School! He will be missed!!
Garey Trisler
May 27, 2014
I remember the first time I saw Ricky during spring training at Woodlawn High School. We all grew to love "Stump" and loved to watch him run. My prayers are with you and your family.
Beverly Aubrey-Colleir
May 27, 2014
Our Family is saddened by the news of Ricky's passing. We all have many great memories of Ricky playing baseball with my brother, Robbie, and my entire family enjoying those times together with his family in his younger years. May God give each of you comfort and our prayers are with each one of you that he loved and cherished. Beverly Aubrey-Collier, Robbie and Donna Aubrey and James E. Aubrey
E.M. & Evelyn Smith
May 27, 2014
•Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 27, 2014
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
E.M. & Evelyn Smith, Pineville, Louisiana
Dennis Pennywell
May 27, 2014
Our payers are with you all during this time of grief. Ricky was always a blast to be around, I know he will be missed.
May 27, 2014
Mary Jane, we cannot begin to understand what you must be going through right now, but we send our love, and we promise to pray for you and your girls.
- Joe & Emily Connell
Jennifer Nicholson
May 27, 2014
My most heartfelt condolences for you and your family MJ....God Bless you.
Jimmy & Connie Kile
May 27, 2014
Ricky was a great guy and athlete. He was a good teammate and I am glad for the years we had playing sports. our prayers are with the family.
Charlie & Terri Meyers
May 27, 2014
We have had so many wonderful memories and will cherish them and the friendship we have had all these years! Rickey took special care of our boys, Chase and Blaise, when they were in school and they also thought the world of him! He will be forever in our hearts and we will miss him!
Praying for Mary Jane and the girls that Jesus will lift you up and carry you through this very sad and difficult time.
Valerie Hooks
May 27, 2014
Mary Jane.... My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
May 27, 2014
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time and in the years to come.
May 26, 2014
May God bless your family during this time of loss. You were a great friend, and coworker. Ginger Daigle
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