Ira Joseph Wells, Sr. – passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was 90 years of age. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Heningburg Wells; parents Valrie Marcene Wells and Phoebe Laurendine Wells; two brothers, Theodore Wells and Robert (Gloria) Wells; and three sisters, Iva (Clewis) Hill, Myrtle (Douglas) LaLande, and Lolita Wells. He is survived by his sons, Ira Wells, Jr., Victor M. Wells, and Christian (Kim) Wells of Mobile; daughters, Valerie (Alfred, Sr. - D) Pope of Chesapeake, VA, Melanie Wells and Iva (Hudson) Lovett of Mobile, Maxime (Frank) Davis of Montgomery, AL, Mia (Milton) Weaver and Lisa (Karl) Wheat of Mobile; and one sister, Marie (Carl – D) Anthony; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, including a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Visitation will be at St. Matthew Catholic Church (906 Garrity Street) on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M. with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Zieman and staff, caregiver Terica Crook, and Odyssey Health Care during his illness.
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