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BORN
1994
DIED
2015
Skip Wells Obituary
Skip was an E-3 in the United States Marines, having joined in Nov. 2014, and was with the 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. He had received the National Defense Service Medal and an Certificate of Appreciation.
He is survived by his mother, Cathy Wells; maternal grandparents, Patricia and Richard Trapanese; aunt, Lynn Trapanese and Sandy Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2pm from the main sanctuary of the Woodstock First Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Law officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 PM Friday and Saturday at the funeral home.
Those who desire, in lieu of flowers, may make contributions to a Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank or to Marine's and Mickey at www.marinesandmickey.org.
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Linda Jo Dewey
October 31, 2017
Thank you for your service!! May God comfort your family and friends at this time.
Joni walsh
October 30, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Norma Burrage
October 30, 2017
THANK YOU for your service may you REST IN PEACE I am so sorry for your loss
October 30, 2017
I have a grandsons close to his age......I cannot fathom the pain you must feel. I looked through all your pictures......I'm sorry your boy is gone. KB Oregon
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Therese Garafalo
October 29, 2017
My heart weighs heavy for you, young man. You gave your life for this country. A place you expected to live safely in freedom. You will not be forgotten. RIP.
Ruth Utsey
May 11, 2017
Thank you Skip Wells for your service. May God continue to watch over and comfort your family.
MACHELLE HILST
May 10, 2017
To this young man, I want to thank you for serving and protecting our country. I Know that when you enlisted into the US Marines, nobody would have ever imagined that you would be taken away in such a tragic way. You deserved to live your life and to grow old as we all hope to, but unfortunately that wasn't the outcome. I know your family has to be very proud of the man you became while in the Marines and from the words of others that describe you, you were an outstanding and caring young man. It breaks my heart as a mother, to hear another mothers loss. May you rest in peace knowing that you lost your life protecting our country and families. God Bless your family in this time of need and please watch over them as their Guardian Angel. SEMPER FI
J Daniels
February 24, 2016
I was thinking of your son today. He will not be forgotten. With heartfelt sympathy.
Sprayberry HS Memorial Flyover
J Daniels
February 24, 2016
Charlie Gili
September 25, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Wells Family know that we recently made a small donation to the Marine Corps Toys For Tots in honor of Squire Skip Wells US Marine Lance Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Sasha Szczesny
September 8, 2015
Deepest condolences. May God be with you and yours.
Beth M.
August 5, 2015
To Ms. Wells-
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies and gratitude for raising a young man of such caliber that laid down his life in the line of service for myself and my family. God bless, always.
Edwin & Carolyn Gibbs
July 30, 2015
Prayer are with the family.
Kathy Wilson
July 30, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Love a Marine Mom
Paula C.
July 29, 2015
Cathy and Family, I am retired Navy, my son is in the AF. I am praying for constant comfort & peace, God is providing. Skip was one of the finest young men & you did a splendid job being his Mom. God will give you peace in time, but always remember others are praying & supporting you & love you. You are an awesome woman to the ones that know & love you!! We will never forget Lance Cprl Skip Wells.
Mario Campisano
July 29, 2015
You swore an oath to defend this country against enemies both foreign and domestic! You put your life on the line every day for my flag!! No one will every forget that brother, n one will every forget!!! RIP brother, RIP! We will take it from here!!
Cathy,
I am so sorry for your loss and hope you cherish all the memories you had with Skip! He was a true hero!
With sympathy,
Mario Campisano, BM2, USCG
July 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Lance CPL. Skip Wells will never be forgotten in Chattanooga and he is an American hero. Thank you for bravely serving your country and may the family find peace during this tragic time. Eddie Simons, Chattanooga, Tennessee
July 28, 2015
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Words can never explain how much my heart aches for you.
Sarah Oxendine
July 27, 2015
To Skip's family and friends, may God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Jennifer Garner
July 27, 2015
My friend & I were returning from a spiritual reformation in Cleveland , Tn when the motorcycle law enforcement procession & honor civilian motorcycles were leaving the cemetary. I feel honored to have been going by there on that occasion. I will continue to pray for your family and those of the other fallen soldiers as well as our nation. May God bless you and yours. - Jennifer
July 27, 2015
Our deepest gratitude goes to LCpl Wells for his sacrifice to our country. As we extend our sympathy to his family and friends, be comforted in knowing he has joined the ranks of others through our nation's history who were willing to give their all so that others may know freedom.
Semper Fi,
Southwest Missouri Unit #386, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Springfield, MO
David & Diane Comer
July 27, 2015
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless America
Amy
July 27, 2015
Thank you for your service. RIP! Cathy, family and Skips girlfriend so sorry for your loss. God bless you!
In remembrance of LCpl Skip Wells
Al Swilling
July 27, 2015
To the family of LCpl. Skip Wells, from a Marine Corps Veteran, I am so sorry for your loss. I live in Chattanooga, TN, and heard about the shooting right after it happened.
May the Creator give you strength and courage during your time of mourning. Skip will always be remembered here in Chattanooga, especially by the Marines who live here.
Semper Fidelis
Nellie Johnson
July 26, 2015
Praying for the Family
Joslyn and Mike Ward
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service. I know your fellow Marines are standing in formation to salute you as you entered the gates of heaven. May God give comfort to your family today and in the days to come.
Marian Yarbrough
July 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, Lcpl Wells; died a hero. Thank you Marine for serving our country. You will never be forgotten. Prayers for family and friends during this difficult time.May you find comfort from our Lord.
~Mom of a Marine vet
July 26, 2015
God bless you Skip ! I'm so sorry for your loss Cathy !
Pam
July 26, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with this family.
Melanie and Rich Madden
July 26, 2015
Words cannot express the sadness we feel from the moment we first heard the news. We do not know your family, but we are so thankful for Skip's bravery and sacrifice to our country. He is a true hero. Wishing you healing and sending prayers your way.
JW Yazzie
July 26, 2015
Rest in peace, my fellow Lance Corporal. You will never be forgotten for your courageous service to our country. Semper Fi, shi' kiis Wells
(shi' kiis means my brother in Navajo)
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service to our nation. I'm forever grateful, you will always be in my heart and prayers. I once again are forever grateful.
Heartfelt,
Jane , Mcdonough GA
Cliff Walker
July 26, 2015
You paid the supreme sacrifice and it will not be forgotten by those of us who respect it. From a old navy man.
Colleen Ralston
July 26, 2015
I thank you for your service and your sacrifice for our freedom. God Bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Nadine Powell
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service.I may not have known you but my father was a Marine for 30 years and once a Marine,always a Marine! Praying for your family and friends! Semper Fi!
Chris Wagner
July 26, 2015
Semper Fi, Marine.
Ron D
July 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family of a fine man. Skip and the family will remain in our prayers.
Mike Ventura
July 26, 2015
Semper Fi, Marine. Stand easy. We'll take it from here.
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service to the U.S. you are a hero in the eyes of all Americans and we will always remember you.
Debbie Ruby
July 26, 2015
What an honor to have raised such a wonderful young man. A life taken away to soon and tragically. Prayers for family and friends. Thank you for your service Lance Corporal Skip Wells.
James McCoy
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service
Sorry your life ended so early
sue flood
July 26, 2015
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Wooten Family
July 26, 2015
Our prayers and condolences
Kayla Masek
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed. We may not have known you, but you are a brother in arms and all Marines are family for us. With much love, respect, and sympathy -- Kayla Masek and Cpl Billy Masek USMC
danny little
July 26, 2015
Soldier, thank you for everything. May you R.I.P. and go fly high
Terri Beach
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service to our country! You are a hero of the truest form. May God be with your family and friends. I will never forget you.
July 26, 2015
All my prayers to ALL the service men and women....
Gail Human
July 26, 2015
Thank you, Sir, for you service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Praying that your family will find peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Patty McKernan
July 26, 2015
Thank you for your service. My condolences to your family and friends who will always miss you and what you could have become in life.
Robin Northcutt
July 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We thank you for your son and the service that he so freely gave.
Karen O'Shields
July 26, 2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son. He will always be a hero to the people of Chattanooga. I live right outside of Chattanooga, but was born and raised there. As a mother I grieve for you. Prayers and love, Karen O'Shields, Flintstone, Ga.
Rhonda Lance - Endraske
July 26, 2015
My prayers are with you Cathy and your parents thru this.Thank you for the great service he did.Lance Corporal Skip Wells you are now in charge of the pearly gates..
Semper Fi
Christopher Collins
July 26, 2015
Marine, I may not have known you, but as a Veteran, you're service, still remains. Job well done and may you rest in Peace in the Lord's arms and prayers and blessings for your family. You and the other service members will never be forgotten.
C. Collins
USAF 1983-1987
Patty Hall
July 25, 2015
Thank you for your service to our country. God bless your family and friends who must go through life without you. We will always remember.
Cathy Sosebee
July 25, 2015
Soldier I didn't know you. But I sure appreciate you and are proud of you. Your job is done here on this earth. May you rest in peace and the Lord watch over your family and give them strength to get through this sad time. Thank you for your service.
July 25, 2015
Thank you for your Service and Valor. Chattanooga,Tennessee will always remember you. God Bless
Janice Garner
July 25, 2015
My sincere condolences
I am so saddened by the loss of this fine young Marine
thoughts and prayers for his family and friends God bless you all
Debra Plott
July 25, 2015
Thank you for your service to our country, saying prayers for your family! God Bless
July 25, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Wells and thank you for your service. To your mother and father, I know their grief. My son died in an work accident January 21, 2015. We think of him and grieve every day. My prayers are with your family and friends. Their lives have changed forever.
PFC SCOTT QUESTAD US ARMY
July 25, 2015
THANKS L/CPL SKIP WELLS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY
SEMPER FI MARINE
Shirley Tillman
July 25, 2015
Thank you for your service young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
July 25, 2015
Thank you for defending my country
. my dad was in world war II you are the best
Pat Murphy
July 25, 2015
Rest in peace SOLDIER. Thank you for your service.
July 25, 2015
Your family has suffered the greatest tragedy and our community and country has suffered a tremendous loss as well.
Your son was a brave young man and his country is grateful for the sacrifice he made to protect his fellow soldiers and our freedoms. He was a true patriot in every respect.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In sympathy,
Jesse and Carolyn Fordham - Dallas, GA
BOBBIE WHITE
July 25, 2015
LCpl Skip Well, thank you for your service. You are a Hero and may God Bless your family while you find yourself in the loving arm of OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR. a SENSELESS WAY FOR YOU BUT YOU ARE TRULY LIVED AND WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. SEMPER FI.
Jeff Jackson
July 25, 2015
Although there are no words to ease the pain, I offer my condolences. My son served with Skip and my heart goes out to you the family. I know you are proud of your son and his service. May God bless you and keep you close..
Don Elseroad
July 25, 2015
In recognition of Lance Corporal Skip Wells' Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as of well as the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
Lorie Erskine
July 25, 2015
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time, being a Marine family ourselves.
Toni Robinson
July 25, 2015
Cherish the memories he has left embedded in your hearts and he will live on forever.He will never be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to this country. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort. Mom of a Marine
Pete Cutler
July 25, 2015
We are members of FBCW with you and our hearts are broken for you Cathy and for Skip's father. We know Skip is with Jesus and one day we'll be seeing him there.....Our love for you is through Christ who loved us so much that He died for us so we could live together with Him for eternity...God Bless You and your family. Pete and Shirley Cutler
Rick and Beverly Causer
July 25, 2015
Words cannot express our deep sadness in your grief or our appreciation for you sacrifice. Just know we will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Steve Parr
July 25, 2015
Though we never met you were my hero. GSF III% has named you an honored member. Godspeed Marine. You go be with the Lord until we can all go home.
Steve Parr
July 25, 2015
Though we never met you were my hero. GSF III% has named you an honored member. Godspeed Marine. You go he with the Lord until we can all go home.
Holly A.
July 25, 2015
LCpl Wells , Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I pray that your family finds comfort knowing you are wrapped in the arms of Jesus.
Stan Padgett
July 25, 2015
Thank You Son, You gave your all, Rest in Peace, May the Good Lord watch over & take care of your Family.
Stan Padgett & Family
Waleska, Georgia
Millie Procter
July 25, 2015
Thank You Sir, for you service May God Bless your family. They are in our prayers
Maria Staggs
July 24, 2015
Skip Wells, your spirit will be a shining beacon for all of eternity!
Kari Whaley
July 24, 2015
Our hearts ache for your family. You obviously raised an amazing young man. Praying you find comfort in the prayers being lifted up on your behalf.
Melony DeFord
July 24, 2015
Dear Family,
I am a stranger to you but I just had to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. My heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing your son with our Grateful Nation. I personally will never forget the sacrifice that your son has given in protection of my freedoms. A Thank You is hardly enough for what he has given me. I will continue to lift you up in prayer and I will always remember his sacrifice. All gave some, some gave all! Thank You for giving our Nation Lance Corporal Skip Wells. God Bless.
Dena Guttowsky
July 24, 2015
Your loved one gave so much, touched so many and will always be honored and missed. Thank you LCpl Wells for your service! With deepest sympathy, MoM & Cpl.Guttowsky
Vince Burtch
July 24, 2015
RIP BROTHER we have the watch!
M. R. Edinburgh
July 24, 2015
I would like to personally thank Skip Wells for enlisting in service to this country. As I view his remains, I was overwhelmed with the thought of his family's loss. May God bless you and keep you forever in His care...
Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis
July 24, 2015
In memory of Squire Kimpton Paul "Skip" Wells
A true and faithful man who gave his life saving others and the thing he loved to do on July 16, 2015 in this location. God alone understands.
The Lord said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--KJV John 15:13
Dear Wells and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. Semper Fi! May his memory be eternal! God bless him and his family.
Ginger Burdin
July 24, 2015
Rest in peace
Jennifer Laniewicz
July 24, 2015
I'm a mother of a 23 year old and I'm dating a Marine. My heart goes out to you and your mom/family! Just know you were loved and I'm sure you'll be missed by your family, friends, and Marine friends. With much love, Jennifer Laniewicz - Atlanta native mom
Edward Ashe
July 24, 2015
It's a great individual who volunteers to serve his country. It is the ultimate sacrifice to give ones life in the service of their country. I did not know Skip personally, but as a fellow service member I pray that God may bring comfort to his mother and family. My thoughts and prayers are are with you.
Pam
July 24, 2015
"In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years." (Isaiah 63:9). Our hearts ache & mourn with you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful young man! May the sweet memories you have comfort you, & may our gracious, loving God surround you with His presence and peace. Praying for you all.
Tawnya Davis
July 24, 2015
Praying for comfort and peace that only God can give. Thank you so very much Skip for your service to our country and the sacrifice that you the family have given. You are the REAL HEROES!!! Love, prayers and support to you. #chattanoogastrong
Praying for your family!
July 24, 2015
"When you lose someone you love,
you gain an angel you know"
Jean Spence
July 24, 2015
You raised a young man that truly cared for his fellow Americans. May God hold you and comfort you durning this difficult time. Thank you for raising such a fine American. You are in my prayers. Your son is now walking on streets of gold.
July 24, 2015
I did not know Skip but the loss is great because he was a brother in service. May the Lord Jesus Christ provide comfort to the family.
Alan Powell
Edwin Gibbs
July 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in God.
Ed & Carolyn Gibbs Macon, GA
SYLVIA WILLIAMS
July 24, 2015
SEMPER PARATUS
REST IN PEACE
July 24, 2015
Sending love and prayers to your and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you Skip for being our hero. Wishing the family peace.
Susan Godbout, Bill Boyd and family
Denny Jones
July 24, 2015
I quote an inscription that is etched in stone in Andersonville National Cemetery. "To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die." Hence I write as though we are conversing. You are a man of vision. You saw a need in the world. You answered the call. May God Bless your family in their time of terrible grief. Thank you for your service. Keep the faith.
Abe Abernathy
July 24, 2015
May God Bless and watch over the Wells family during this time.
Semper Fi Lance Cpl. Skip Wells!
July 24, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with your family and friends during this sad time. We are forever grateful for the Skip's service and sacrifice. Peace be with you during this time.
Kathy Slough
July 24, 2015
We offer our deepest sympathies to Marietta Marine Lance Corporal Skip Wells and his family. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace. We are sending prayers and thinking of you during this difficult time and will always remember your selfless sacrifice.
Rose Archer
July 24, 2015
May God give strength to this brave young man's entire family.
Rebecca Millsap
July 24, 2015
My heart is breaking right now writing this. I cant put into words the debt of gratitude and respect my family and I have foryou. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you Mr. Wells. You are my hero. I hope you can look down today and see all the people that admire and respect you. We love you my friend!
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