David S. Wells

Thursday, July 16, 2020

David S. Wells, 66, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020.

Born Jan. 18, 1954 in Greencastle, he was the son of Albert A. and Mary E. (Rogers) Wells and was a 1972 graduate of Greencastle High School.

David worked at the Putnamville Correctional Facility for 30 years, retiring in 2013. He had previously owned and operated Wells Stop-n-Shop and worked at Gould’s Market.

He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, IndyCar racing and spending time with his grandsons.

David is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. (Dean) Wells; daughter Amanda (Michael) Miller; grandchildren Jacob, Keegan and Wade Miller; brothers-in-law Leslie (Alisa) Dean and James (Kim) Dean; sisters-in-law Peggy McFarland, Pat (Mike) Phelps and Maria Clodfelter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law Howard and Mary Dean; brothers-in-law William “Bill” Dean and Mark McFarland; and several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18 at the Blakesburg Cemetery, Fincastle, with interment to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of David to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.