SOUTH GLENS FALLS – John Stephen Wells, Sr., 67, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at St. Peter’s Hospice on Albany.
Born on July 13, 1947, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Lillian (Pease) Wells, Sr.
John’s wife, Carolyn Wells, passed away on December 11, 1995.
For many years John was a dairy farmer, working the farm with his wife until 1994. He then worked for Duke Concrete for several years.
He was an avid New York Yankees fan and was a huge WWE wrestling enthusiast. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Florida and was active in the Dick Ladd Square Dance Association.
In addition to his wife and parents, John is predeceased by a brother, Joseph Wells and a sister, Linda Blake.
Survivors include a son, John S. Wells, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Hudson Falls and a daughter, Valerie L. Wells of Hudson Falls; his step-children Gena Wells and Becky; his grandchildren, Brittany Porlier, Glenn Hurd, Jr., Koreena Hurd, Shyanne Hurd, Lucas Hurd, Stephen Wells and Tiana Wells; his step grandchildren Harley Wells and Aaron Wells;his brothers and sisters, Kenneth Wells, Jr., Wayne Wells, James Wells, Patricia Wells-Cook , Ellen DeRusha, Joan Heustis and Marlene Wells; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
Following the calling hours, all are welcome to a gathering at Val’s home.
A graveside service will take place in the spring at Morningside Cemetery in the town of Hartford.
Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Love you Uncle John. Going to miss your visits over here.
R.I.P.
we will all miss you. I wish we could come to say goodbye.i am glad we did get to see you one last time. We are looking forward to seeing you in the resurrection. Acts: 24:15
My Prayers go out to the Wells family! John was a Great brother inlaw He will be missed dearly R.I.P. myfriend
R.I.P. Uncle John. Sorry I can’t be there, Prayers go out to the Wells family.
Glad I was able to visit with him one last time before his passing. Love you Uncle John and will miss you dearly