Joel W. Wells

Joel Whitlock Wells, husband of Alexandra (Zan) Wells passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at the age of 87. Joel was born November 26th, 1935 in Columbia, SC, one of two children to James Duncan and Maguerite Wells.

In addition to his wife, Joel is survived by his children Skye Todd (Brad Holmes), Steve Dudash (Ellen), Tyna Todd, Erien Booker (Jim), Shan Lipscomb (Jim), Joel Norwood (Lynn), 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Joel was predeceased by his parents, his brother, and a grandson.

Joel graduated from Dreher High School in Columbia, SC and was named Mr. Football in 1954. He went on to Clemson A&M where he played football and was an All-American. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers, but went on to play for the Montreal Allouettes, then the New York Giants. He is in the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame and SC Athletic Hall of Fame.

Joel went on to a business career in Greenville, SC where he became a partner in IH Services retiring in 1999. He loved to play golf and travel with Zan, but mostly he loved to be with his family, whatever the occasion. He loved to have fun, and wanted others to as well. He supported his Clemson Tigers for over 70 years.

A Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Foundation, 110 Dillon Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Wells family.