Joseph “Jay” Wells, a resident of Henryetta, died Jan. 17, 2021 in Henryetta at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 13, 1936 in Okfuskee County to Dick and Daisy (Hamilton) Wells. He worked at Decker Foundry and was a member of the Dewar First Baptist Church.
Jay is preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Hamilton; Step father Goldie Hamilton; and father Dick Wells.
He is survived by his sons: Garry Wells and wife Debbie of Henryetta, Dennis Wells and wife Phyllis of Schulter, and Roger Wells and wife Cassie of Wagoner; grandchildren: Ryan Wells, Justin Wells, Adam Wells, Josh Baughman and Nikki Oliver; 10 great grandchildren; sisters: Louise DeWees and husband Arron of Shawnee and Carrie Mae Harrison of Fairview; special friend, Betty Puckett of Weleetka
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.