He was a retired employee of General Electric in Louisville.
He united in marriage to Brenda Cox.
Besides his wife, Brenda Cox Wells of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Rich Reynolds of Versailles and Melissa and David Smith of Lebanon; three grandchildren, Lucas Reynolds of Versailles, Rudy Smith and Luci Smith of Lebanon; two brothers: Timmy Wells of Louisville and Billy Wells and wife, Kay of Hodgenville several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Griffin William Reynolds and two brothers, Fred Wells and Ricky Wells.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Brookside Cemetery by Rev. Don Watson
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.