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- WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS
William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day.
He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood.
On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there four years.
On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1932, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died.
He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church.
Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden.
Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb.
Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.
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1875 - 1937 (62 years)
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