Jack H. Wells

Mr. Jack H. Wells, age 95, 810 Forest Avenue, Johnson City TN, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Wells was born on March 16, 1914 to the late Jesse J. and Agnes Morefield Wells of Knoxville, Tennessee. Two brothers, Walter Burl Wells, Robert Lee Wells and one sister, Mamie Ruth Wells, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Elizabeth McCallister Wells of the home, a sister, Betty Atchley Pardue and her husband Rev. Robert Pardue, a nephew, James A. Atchley and his wife Valerie, a niece Rev. Janice Atchley Cate and her husband Rev. Herman F. Cate; three great nephews, four great great nephews and three great great nieces, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Wells, an active member of First United Methodist Church since 1943, served his church in many capacities, including Church School Superintendent, member of the Official Board and Church Photographer. He was an employee of ET&WNC Transportation Co. for over forty years. During this period of time he held the positions of Traveling Auditor, Terminal Engineer and District Manager of the Eastern Division. He was a member of the Johnson City Kiwanis Club with thirty-three years of perfect attendance. He was presented the distinguished George F. Hixson Fellow Award, Kiwanian of the Year Award and served many years as club photographer. He worked tirelessly recruiting workers for the clubs Pizza and Pancake projects. The Funeral Service for Jack H. Wells will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Garland Thayer, Dr. Angus Shaw and Rev. Tim Bracken will officiate. Music will be provided by Sandra Smith, organist, Dr. Dorman Stout, Jr., vocalist and Judy Markwood, vocalist. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 Noon to 2 PM Wednesday prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be Byron Alexander, Don Hembree, Aldon Speer, Johnny McCallister, Mac Hensley, Jim Williams, Chris Cate and Jim Young. The honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Alan Colyar, David Johnson, James Atchley, Ralph Garland, K.E. Wilhoit, Carl Washam, Dwight Cope, Arnold Whisnant, and members of his Kiwanis Club.