Johnny Hugh “Hughie" Wells, 60, of Statham, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence.
Mr. Wells was born on April 27, 1962 in Monroe, Georgia to the late Jerry Wells and Shirley Peppers Wells. He lived in Barrow County most of his life and attended Bethlehem Church. Mr. Wells was an avid Georgia football fan and enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wells; daughters, Megan Hill (Tyson) and Tara Duym (Zach); grandchildren, Isaiah and Charlee Hill; siblings, Eddie Wells, and Joy Ashe (Terrell); mother-in-law, Faye Sanders; and sister-in-law, Cindy Carter (Phil). He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Smith Memory Chapel. Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Winder.
