Henry Wells, Jr.

Obituary For Henry Wells, Jr.

Columbia, SC

Henry Wells Jr., son of the late Henry Wells Sr. and Maggie Pringle Wells was born on September 14, 1949 in Sumter, South Carolina.

He received his education from Eastern High School and attended trade school of welding. In 1969, Henry joined the United States Army. Upon completion of his honorable service he returned home to resume the family business of farming with his late father. On August 12, 1972, he was joined in matrimony to the former Lou Ella White.

He was a respected father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. On Friday, November 5, 2021, he gained his wings to return to the arms of his dearly departed mother and father. Henry formerly known as “Junior” will be lovingly remembered by his son, Henry Wells lll of Dallas TX; three daughters, Shuvonia T. (Dale) McGhee of Murfreesboro, TN, Kizzy M. Wells of Sumter, SC and Myakala A. Wells of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, DeQuan S. McFadden of Seattle, WA, Nygil McFadden of Sumter, SC, Lena McGhee and Daelyn McGhee both of Murfreesboro, TN, Breonna T. McFadden, Jeremy McFadden and Jeremiah McFadden all of Sumter, SC and Arnold O. Wells of Bridgesport, CT; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Wells were held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church Manning, SC. Rev Alonza Washington officiated and Elder Walter Colclough assisted. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery, Alcolu, SC.

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