Ben Wells, Jr., 84, of Salt Lick, passed away Wednesday February 11, 2009 at Ridgeway Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility in Owingsville after an extended illness.
Mr. Wells was born in Bath Co. October 25, 1924 and was the son of the late Ben R. and Okie Warner Wells and was a WWII veteran, a retired employee of The Richardson Corp. and former Maze Grocery Truck route operator.
Survivors include 3 nieces, Martha Gulley of Salt Lick, Laney Jones of Midland and Mindy Jones of The Colony, TX, 1 nephew, John Jones of Midland, 2 great-nieces, 1 great-nephew and 4 great great-nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday February 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Powell Funeral Home in Salt Lick with Bro. Steve Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Bath County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Friday, February 13 at the funeral home.

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