Bill Wells (26 Jun 1927 - 26 Jun 2024)

A lifelong resident of Cherokee county, Bill Wells, passed away on June 26, 2024, on his 97th birthday, at his home in Crestline. He was born on a rural farm in 1927 to Fred and Daisy Mae Wells. He joined the US Army Air Corps and served during WWII in Alaska helping maintain C-47 aircraft.

He worked for 34 years at the Spencer Chemical Jayhawk plant near Crestline before retiring.

Bill married Annabelle Morrison on September 30, 1947 and their marriage lasted for 66 years until

her passing in 2013.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, all of his 5 siblings, and his daughter, Judy.

Bill is survived by his son Rick ( Marilyn) of Tulsa , 4 granddaughters, Jamie, Katie, Kelsie and Marick, 5 great grandchildren, Jaden, Orion, Annabelle, Liam and Scarlett ( and his faithful companion BO.)

The family wishes to thank the caregivers provided by United Energy Healthcare for the years of service to Bill, including Maddison, Mary, Jason, Crystal, JJ, Khara, David, Shannon, Cindi and Becky.

A visitation is scheduled at 11:00 am Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs, KS. Graveside services will follow at 12:15 p.m., at the Baxter Springs Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com .

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