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1997
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2020
Robert Wells Obituary
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for Robert Wells
Carson Loveless
July 9, 2024
Condolences to his family
Arlene
February 16, 2023
Arlene
February 16, 2023
Arlene
February 16, 2023
My Deepest Condolence and me and my twin sista born on October 9, Libra... I know my Baby was a good talented dudeR.I.P. son
Darlene Green
January 8, 2022
Wow my Handsome baby was born the same day as my twin and I. Our hearts are broken. ❤❤ ❤
Alicia Plummer
February 16, 2021
I pray all is well and better, with the Wells Family, on this anniversary. May great blessings continue coming your way...❤
Trenton F
May 18, 2020
Id have to say since I met Robert in 9th grade I knew any class we were in wouldnt be boring. Dude always had someone laughing with a smile on their face always lifting spirits. R.I.P to another brother of mine.
Judi
May 11, 2020
I don't know your son or your family. I am however a parent and a parent who has lost a child at the tender age of 18. I raised her child who is now 27. She tells me all the time how us raising her showed her love beyond measure. This is what you gave your son love beyond measure. God holds a special place for parents like you. You gave selflessly to your son and it is sad he didn't make it back before tragedy struck and took his like. My hope is as you go through your life you will know and feel the Lord touching every fiber of your being comforting you in this time of pain you cannot describe. Remember your son in all his good deeds and acts not remembering the lost soul in the last times of his life. Your truth and willingness to share with all those around you and him. Remember the good and great child. That is the child you will see again. Jesus will hold him dear until you meet again and embrace once again the love you raised. I know you don't know me but your story of love and your young man truly moved me. I pray for you and your family. In God's peace and love
Jeanae
April 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karen Milligan
March 12, 2020
This is powerful. Your words touched me and I hope they help to save a life. I am sorry because no parent should ever have to bury a child.
Elizabeth Soule
March 11, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Wells,
I am so sorry for your loss! Thank you for sharing such a loving tribute to your son. May God bless you and grant you peace.
March 11, 2020
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). May God bless the bereaved.
Nicole R
March 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 11, 2020
I admire their honesty .
Emily
March 11, 2020
Thank you for sending a powerful message. I also lost a son to gun violence, Riley was 14. I know your pain all to well and grieve with you. Keep God in your heart forever. I pray for you.
March 11, 2020
To this family,
You are the first that I have known, to speak the truth concerning their child. May "GOD", BLESS you immensely for the love you have for your son, but most of all for the love you have to help others in the same or similar situation (s).
G.A.C.B.
Julz
March 11, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Wells and Family,
As I read Robert's obituary, I felt your pain, grief, and unconditional love for him. Your words touched my heart, as I'm sure they touched the hearts of every person who has read them. Your son is back with his Heavenly Father, safe and at peace. I will keep your family in my prayers as you walk through this terrible time. May the angels surround you and your family with love and light.
Andrea Foreman
March 9, 2020
Mr & Mrs Wells, I took what you wrote and shared it with 28 young people age 15-17 in a Sunday school class. What you shared WILL HELP SOMEONE'S SON AND DAUGHTER. It was not in vain and I am joining many people in praying for God to heal your broken heart. It is not easy being a parent however your journey did not end with the death of your son, but it now begins anew as you reach out and help others as you did with the obituary of your son Robert Wells, III. The students each read what you wrote aloud. We asked them to take it home and share it with their parents, grandparents, guardian, and their friends. You are beyond brave to share your pain to help another parent and their child. May you continue to trust in God.
March 8, 2020
The Power of Truth. I pray that you are able to receive the Grace and Peace the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord's has made available to you. Thank you for your courage to speak out. I do not know what it cost you, but thank you... Blessings to you and your family...
Lorena Perez
March 7, 2020
I am showing your message to my children today. May the sorrow and thoughtfulness of your message fall on listening ears so other youth may not take a misguided path or straighten their ways if they already have, and so other parents are spared the heartache and sadness you are going through due to your son's untimely death. God is love and is forgiving; may Robert be allowed in the presence of God and repent from the path he chose in life.
Amber Gehr
March 5, 2020
Thank you for your courage and speaking your truth.
May God bless you and comfort you now and forever.
May light perpetual shine upon your son.
Shannon D
March 5, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Wells, this is a uniquely written, beautiful, and extremely touching message. I am sorry for your families loss, and heartache. May God give you all strength and understanding during this season and moving forward. Prayers are going up for your beautiful family. May God Bless.
Stephana J. Saunders
March 4, 2020
Mr. And Mrs. Wells and Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Your message though grief stricken also had snippets of hope that everyone can glean meaning from. May the soul of Robert rest in peace.
Nathaniel W.
March 3, 2020
Powerful message. Will show it to my son today.
Shelley Rivers
March 3, 2020
Someone shared your son's obituary on Facebook. I teach high school in central Mississippi. We lose kids to the streets too often. Today, their journal assignment will be to read about your son and respond in their journals. My prayer is that Robert's story will inspire them to make the best choices. Thank you for your candor in sharing about your son. May God bless you.
Gayle Terrell
March 3, 2020
God bless you and your family, what powerful and loving message!
March 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will forever remember this message as I show it to my son.
Diana PACK
March 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace.
Evangelist Yvonne
March 2, 2020
Oh my Lord, I'm sending my deepest condolences and prayers to The Wells Family and Friends. May your Baby Boy be at peace in the arms of God.
Theresa Norton
March 2, 2020
Lord, have mercy and comfort you.
I pray that your words reach and impact as many young men as possible. We are doing our level best and it is not enough in our broken world.
c Donovan Russo Sanchez
March 2, 2020
CS Lewis wrote "Nobody told me Grief felt so much like fear". When people die tragically, especially young we who love them have in our grief, to confront our fear of facing life without them, fear we should have done something different and even the fear that no matter what we would have done this loss might have been inevitable in an unfair world which is hard on the rowdy, the rough, the sad and seeking.
I'm a stranger to your family, who for some reasons, some of worth and some not, people seem to listen to. I applaud your courage and your candor because this message is something so many people need to hear. Your loss is the loss of the world for we are born essential, because the world needs our specific gifts. Hopefully somebody's son who is struggling to find their place in a world which values things so highly as false indications of worth or who is feeling pressures it seems hard to resist or even who feels motivated to things out of a place of fear or need for belonging, reads your eloquent message of profound grief and decides to spare the people who love them a similar loss. Your bravery has moved me and moved others because we are all flawed, and in death we deserve to be remembered honestly for all we gave and even for the ways we fell short.
In sadness for your loss, C
Alicia Emery
March 2, 2020
My DDeepest Condolences to his family
March 1, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lucinda Henderson
March 1, 2020
May God continue to bless and keep your family during this difficult time. I pray that your message will change and save many lives.
Wendy D.
March 1, 2020
May Gods strength lift Roberts family up during their grief. Many prayers for him and for his mothers message to be an inspiration to others to find the path to what really matters.
March 1, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Wells - no words can take away your horrible pain ... but thank you for being real & sharing it with everyone ... it may save another life. Prayers that you find peace.
C. Morgan
March 1, 2020
Your loving and truthful words are beautiful. Thank you for sharing the reality of his journey. May YeHoVah keep you under His Protective Wings through His Son Yeshua of Nazareth. Peace
Terry Tucker
March 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 1, 2020
God bless your family. As parents we can only guide so much and give the tools for them to use. As a mom my heart breaks for you. Youre in my prayers. ❤
Debra L.
March 1, 2020
Your beautiful words you had my heart. God bless your family as you heal.
March 1, 2020
Bless all ...
Kristin
March 1, 2020
Deborah , I'm so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Kristin
March 1, 2020
Deborah, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Monique M.
March 1, 2020
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Your words speak volume, thank you. ❤
Laura H
February 29, 2020
Dear Wells family, A donation has been made in your son's honor to Bridge over Troubled Waters in Boston. This is a beautiful tribute and may your son rest in peace. Wishing peace and comfort to your entire family.
Lynne Evans
February 29, 2020
I lost my son to the streets, his body gave out after years of drug abuse. Like your son, he was raised by loving parents who modeled good behavior. You are very brave to share Robert's story in hope that someone else will read it and take heed. Your grief journey has just begun, but eventually, like me, your mind will clear and you will remeber him with joy instead of pain. Peace and love to you and your family.
Renee Jones
February 29, 2020
My heart Is crying after reading your beautiful words. I pray that someone reads those words and understands your message. May God bless and keep you close during this most difficult time.
Fran Simon
February 29, 2020
Thank you, Wells family, for this brave and forthright obituary. The cause of Roberts death is not just a scourge among young black males, as mentioned in the newspaper article. It is rampant in our society. This could be my son, too. Bless you and may you find peace.
Condi Angers
February 29, 2020
Thank you so very much for so openly sharing your story with all. I know that God will give you the grace needed to cope through this heart wrenching ending of your precious son's life... God bless, and may His blessings shower you from day to day, and bring peace.
Merlene Marceaux
February 29, 2020
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thank you for your courage and sharing your story. May you have peace that passes all understanding. You are amazing to take A story that the enemy meant for evil and use it to glorify God and save others. I pray that God blesses you beyond measure.
LAURA KAUPAS
February 29, 2020
Deborah - I am so sorry you have to go thru the pain with the loss of your son. I have prayed that God gives you the strength that you need to do His will as you make your way thru this painful journey. We have not met in person, but I feel I know your heart after what you have written. God bless you and your family.
DOMINICK DECICCO
February 29, 2020
Amazing message. You're an Angel Deborah Wells. May your boy RIP. Your post will save lives.
Frances Robinson
February 29, 2020
I lost an adult child. I know you're not going to believe this, Ms. Wells, at least maybe not now, but you had nothing to do with Robert's life, at least to this extent: once a child starts school, we lost more and more influence every year. Secondly, every person has their own lives, their own souls, their own destinies. We do that best we can and then we must leave the rest up to God. Which is where Robert is now: in the loving arms of God.
February 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family. May God continue to comfort and guide you and family in this time of grief.
Sarah Gaines
February 29, 2020
Your poignant message has gone far and wide. Thank you for sharing so beautifully, you have spoken to the hearts of more parents and children than you will ever know. Love, comfort, and peace from one bereaved parent to another. You will make it through and it wont always feel like this. Keep going, you will get through.
Susan Bauer
February 29, 2020
Wishing peace and comfort for your family.
Melissa
February 29, 2020
So sorry for your tremendous loss. Your beautiful message is a gift. May there be peace ahead.
Rebecca
February 29, 2020
Beautiful words for a beautiful boy. God bless you.
Holli Clasen
February 29, 2020
I am in awe of your bravery and so appreciative of your honesty. Your son surely did not die in vain. Your transparency will save a child. May God bless you and cover you in only the peace He can provide. Until you meet again.
Walton Goldring
February 29, 2020
Im so impressed by your heartfelt honesty. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I thank you for your honesty in your sons tragic obituary. I pray for your peace.
Pat Baskeville
February 29, 2020
God bless this family. I feel and know your pain. Love and prayers from my family and I in CT.
Keisha
February 29, 2020
There are no perfect parents, but Robert's obituary demonstrates that your love for your son is endless and without boundaries...Even in Your most painful hour, you focus your efforts on protecting sons and daughters beyond your own. What a true display of authentic love. I'm so proud of your brutal honesty...because losing a child is brutal. Even in your tragic loss, you risk terrible comments and backlash in hopes of saving another child. My prayer for you is that the God within you continues to order your steps and bring you comfort that surpasses all understanding as you live in Him who offers eternal life. I have been blessed by your eloquent display of love for your son through the best obituary ever written. God bless and comfort you.
Deborah Patterson
February 29, 2020
Sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son. May your FAITH be a blanket of comfort now and in the days to come.
Elaine Griffin-Varnadoe
February 29, 2020
I'm so Sorry for Your Loss May God help you though the Time of Sorrow My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family and Friends.
Lytanga
February 29, 2020
My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for you and your family.
February 29, 2020
Rest well, Robert!!! ❤
Yvette R.
February 29, 2020
Praying for your family during your time of grief remembering that you did all that you could as caring, loving parents. May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories you had with Robert and may GOD bestow upon you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
February 29, 2020
As a parent of a 25 year old son who has similar issues my heart breaks for you. I hope someday you find the peace you so deserve God bless you. You will be in my prayers
Dorothy Hatchett
February 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. I pray your story will save other young men and women.
February 29, 2020
May God continue to bless you and your family through this tragic time. Praying for your hearts and your sons soul!
February 29, 2020
Your strength, pain, and love for your son is an inspiration to all. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
February 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. Thanks for sharing with the entire world of real love and life. May God have mercy on his soul
LL
February 29, 2020
God bless you and your family. May God keep you strong and help you to find comfort. Thank you for sharing your sons story and hopes that it will help others on the wrong path in their lives. You are a blessing to all.
Audrey
February 29, 2020
Praying for You and Your Entire Family
So Sorry For The Loss of Your Son,But Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled....Be Blessed
Kim
February 28, 2020
Robert Iam miss you
Mary Smith
February 28, 2020
Your family is in my prayers. Thank you for sharing such a personal and painful story. I pray and believe it will touch the lives of many. Hopefully some young person will read this and make better decisions and bring parents comfort. God bless ❤
February 28, 2020
Thank you for being so open and sharing your pain and heartache in hopes that your son did not die in vain. How strong you are ......
Jerri Pierce
February 28, 2020
I am very sorry that anyone has to experience the loss of their child or children. I would never wish the pain which I felt when losing my 22 yr old son Adam on anyone. Sadly many of us at the refinery have gone through traumatic losses of our children. I just wanted to wish you peace as you embark on a journey that no parent should have to go through.
May light and warmth fill your heart and mind bringing you peace during such a trying and heart breaking time. Just know that you are not alone.
Monique
February 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cynthia
February 28, 2020
Am so sorrow for the passing of your son. Praying time will help ease your sorrow.
February 28, 2020
Am so sorry for the passing of your son. Praying time will help ease your sorrow.
February 28, 2020
This took courage and strength and I appreciate you sharing the truth. I am praying for your family and I pray that this can help someone, if only one....
La'Zima Hinton
February 28, 2020
A friend shared this obituary on FB and my heart breaks with yours. I, too, lost my firstborn to the streets under gunfire and he, too, was 22. Thank you for sharing. I pray to God that this helps someone somewhere re-think and revise their detrimental lifestyle and live a very long and productful life full of love. Your family is in my prayers.
Jeanne Marie Piazza
February 28, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of your son. As a parent of a 23 year old, please know that this obituary with all of its heartbreak truly matters. Your son will not pass in vain. I thank you and pray that find peace in knowing you changed lives with these words.
Norma Bostic
February 28, 2020
Deborah, I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your son. I know no words I can say will ease your pain, but I just wanted you to know I am thinking about you.
February 28, 2020
I am not a parent and cannot possibly know the pain that you feel as Robert's parents. The obituary demonstrates that pain, unconditional love and honesty with such eloquence. My heart is warmed by the outpouring of condolences and I know that I could not say anymore than what has already be expressed here online. May God accept Robert in his loving arms, and may God comfort you and your family in this time of great loss.
February 28, 2020
Praying for your family.
Brit.B
February 28, 2020
I think this is the most meaningful obituary I've ever read. My heart goes out to the mother and father and all of the family and friends. My deepest condolences. this is so sad
Milissa
February 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story about your son Robert. May your story save another young adult.
Doris Blumenthal
February 28, 2020
Thank you for being so open and honest. I am heartbroken for your loss but am in great admiration of your courage. Holding you your family close in my heart.
February 28, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers are with your family.
Jacquimo
February 28, 2020
Thank you for writing about your son. I cannot imagine how tremendously sad you must be. I'm so very sorry for your loss and will keep your son in my prayers.
Michael Molina
February 28, 2020
May God bless your heart with healing. Thank you for the hope you wish upon the youth of today.
Frank Beckendorf
February 28, 2020
Though I did not know him, I share your loss and concern for Robert III and other young men who choose these alternatives. I shutter to think that this could happen to my son, but no parent is immune from the influence of drug dealers and other criminals. May God give you strength!
Cedra
February 28, 2020
Deepest condolences to your family and love ones. May his soul Rest In Peace.
February 28, 2020
Sorry to hear about Robert he use to work with me at freight rite adden news I just talk to him bout 2 weeks ago at the store in St rose and I seen him hanging by a couple of guys s on St rose house and he spoke to me never thought that would be my last time talking to him rest in peace Rob Brian
Michael
February 28, 2020
Prayers for Robert, for he's safely in God's arms now. And prayers for the family...God bless you for your strength in sharing the story of his life.
J D
February 28, 2020
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your precious son. My prayers go out to you and your family. This describes my only son to a "T" and I fear for his life just as you did your son's. I wish I had answers or the power to change him but unfortunately he is a follower as well.
Faith Willis
February 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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