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William Wells, Jr. Obituary

William "Billy" F. Wells, Jr., 75, of North Versailles (Crest Terrace), PA, passed on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Father of Brian Wells and William F. Wells III; brother of Pamela Wells-Fletcher, Linda Hott, Maryellen Wood, Toni Wells, Wilbert Wells, and the late Joyce E. Henry. Also survived by grandchildren, a host of family members, and friends. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Willow Way Worship Center, 736 Washington Ave., Braddock, PA 15104. There will be no funeral service. Closing remarks and prayer after the visitation. Interment will be held in Restland Memorial Park. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412)-271-3880. Nose and mouth protection is voluntary for attending visitation and service.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Helen Stallworth/Blackwell

January 9, 2025

Wow, I just read about Bill & I'm in shock! Had the pleasure of knowing him through work at Duquesne Light. The family has my sincere condolences. I know he'll be surely missed! RIP Bill

Linda Imani Barrett

January 3, 2025

I met Bil over fifty years ago through the Black Theatre Dance Ensemble. We became friends. He will be deeply missed by all. He was a great poet, Father, and supporter of the Black Arts in our community.

Horace jones

January 3, 2025

My sincere condolences to the wells family.

Gwen Williams

January 2, 2025

We send our condolences to the Wells family. May you find strength and comfort in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Chuck Casey

January 2, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Wells family on the loss of your beloved brother, William Wells Jr. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time. Keeping you all in my prayers for healing and peace.

Romodore Abdullah

January 2, 2025

To the Wells Framily, on the behalf of the Crestas Terrace Revitalization Project and the Crestas Terrace Community we offer our condolences to you. We pray that the peace of God continue to be with you all during this time. Amen.

Toni Wells

January 2, 2025

In loving memory of my big brother. We will love you and miss you always.

Pat Gates

January 1, 2025

Bill was a junior high student at Park Terrace when I was a teacher there. He is remembered by me as an excellent student and fine gentleman.
Rest in peace, Bill.

Nathan Peters

January 1, 2025

The family of Bill Wells has my deepest condolences on the loss of your family member. Bill and I worked together at Duquesne Light Company for years and I always enjoyed working and being around him. I am sure that he will be sadly missed.May Bill R.I.P.

Dr. Pauline Long

January 1, 2025

There is an entire Dance Community that remembers fondly "Bill" Wells from University of Pittsburgh's Bob Johnson Black Dance Theatre - Prayers and Love to his sons and family

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