Arthur J. Wells
September 23, 1932 — April 23, 2013
Arthur J. Wells
Arthur James Wells, Jr., 80, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home.
He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Arthur served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving stateside. He worked for Sterchi's Furniture Store, Elkin's TV Service, Kingsport Press, and Mead Paper, where he was known as "Kitty".
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Arthur was a wonderful man who cared for his ailing wife for many years before her death. She died four years ago and today he has been reunited with the love of his life. He was devoted to his family, always ready to help any way he could. Arthur loved family weekend visits and dinners together. He loved his daughters and always looked out for them, even after they were grown. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his life. He was our "voice of wisdom" who all the family went to for advice. He was our greatest supporter and left behind a legacy of strong morals and values. He will be greatly missed.
Arthur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jean Brandon Wells; two brothers, James Wells and George Wells; and three sisters, Anna Mae Harkleroad, Mary Forbes, and Lola Davis.
He is survived by two daughters, Debra Hurst of Greeneville and Donna Monroe of Bristol; three grandsons, Steven Hurst and wife Patty of Atlanta, Brian Monroe and wife Mandy of Blountville, and Brandon Monroe of Knoxville; one granddaughter, Rebekah Hurst of Greeneville; two great-grandchildren, Yana and Ian Hurst of Atlanta; one sister, Jeri Deal; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport with Pastor David Abbey officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the American Legion Posts No. 3/265.
Pallbearers will be Steven Hurst, Brian Monroe, Brandon Monroe, Fred Middleton, Mike Middleton, and Matthew Helbert.
He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Arthur served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving stateside. He worked for Sterchi's Furniture Store, Elkin's TV Service, Kingsport Press, and Mead Paper, where he was known as "Kitty".
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Arthur was a wonderful man who cared for his ailing wife for many years before her death. She died four years ago and today he has been reunited with the love of his life. He was devoted to his family, always ready to help any way he could. Arthur loved family weekend visits and dinners together. He loved his daughters and always looked out for them, even after they were grown. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his life. He was our "voice of wisdom" who all the family went to for advice. He was our greatest supporter and left behind a legacy of strong morals and values. He will be greatly missed.
Arthur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jean Brandon Wells; two brothers, James Wells and George Wells; and three sisters, Anna Mae Harkleroad, Mary Forbes, and Lola Davis.
He is survived by two daughters, Debra Hurst of Greeneville and Donna Monroe of Bristol; three grandsons, Steven Hurst and wife Patty of Atlanta, Brian Monroe and wife Mandy of Blountville, and Brandon Monroe of Knoxville; one granddaughter, Rebekah Hurst of Greeneville; two great-grandchildren, Yana and Ian Hurst of Atlanta; one sister, Jeri Deal; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport with Pastor David Abbey officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the American Legion Posts No. 3/265.
Pallbearers will be Steven Hurst, Brian Monroe, Brandon Monroe, Fred Middleton, Mike Middleton, and Matthew Helbert.
Cemetery Details
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Visitation
APR 26. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com
Service
APR 27. 11:00 AM
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes
117 E. Charlemont Ave.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
[email protected]
http://www.hamlettdobson.com
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