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Gary graduated from Blissfield High School and received an Associates Degree from Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He worked in the automotive industry as a Controls Engineer for Adient Manufacturing of Toledo. Gary loved kayaking, flying, and baseball - following the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers.
Gary is survived by his parents, Corbie and Mary Wells; bonus mom Barb McHenry, of Blissfield, Michigan; children Isaac Wells, Angelina Wells, and Piper Wells all of Adrian, Michigan; brother Kenny (Julie) Wells of Virginia Beach, Virginia; nieces Jane Busa, Maddalyn Wells; and nephews Chauncey Wells and Kenneth Wells; and numerous cousins.
Visitation for Gary will be held Friday, July 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. at the Filbrandt Chapel Funeral Home, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. Deacon John Lohrstorfer will officiate. Gary will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.
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Jack Carrier
December 5, 2024
Mary and Corbie
Jack and I are so extremely sadden by the news of Gary´s passing! Plz know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers as you both move forward. Sincere Condolences,
Jack and Terrie Carrier
Kathy Ruhl Benner
September 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss, it´s hard to believe actually, I had been seeing him at the Gym and have had some great conversations. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love to the family. Kathy Ruhl Benner
Lindsey Bearer
September 22, 2024
I have just recently found out about Gary's passing on a trip home. Gary was a large part of my life my whole family loved him like he was a part of our family. He was my high school sweetheart and best friend. We attended many proms together back in the day. I always smile when I think of our adventures growing up together. I would ocassionally hear from him throughout the years. Prayers and love to his family he will truly be missed.
Jodie Denver Williams
September 17, 2024
Gary became a part of my life about a year ago in Florida. We bonded over common interests and our engineering. I felt comfortable opening up to Gary because we were cut from the same cloth. We remained in touch and shared our triumphs and challenges. I eventually would call him my brother, and he called me his sister. From June 16-29, I was unable to communicate with the outside world. During this time, I thought about how Gary and I would overcome our challenges and sit together one day sharing our stories and helping others like us. Someone said, "Jodie, Gary is still with you. His story will live through you." I waited so long to write this because I simply didn´t have the words. Throughout the last couple of weeks, I´ve been going through some major changes in my life that left me uncertain, scared, anxious, and needing help. I thought about the last things he said to me. Basically, he told me I needed to get my act together and fight. No one is coming to save you. A switch finally flipped, and I accepted my situation and made new plans and began taking action. I wish I could share this with him, but somehow I know he knows.
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Jim Schmidgall
July 6, 2024
Gary and Kenney just horsing around and having a good time with everybody, including Christian. I don´t think we had Matt at that time. It was obvious that Corbie and Mary loved him and he loved them. My heart goes out to you all, including Kenny.
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