In Remembrance Of
Charles “Charlie” Calvin Wells
Charles “Charlie” Calvin Wells, 81, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, August 25,
2015.
He
was born on February 6, 1934 to Guy and Lydia (Peters) Wells in Cameron,
MO. Charlie attended school in Cameron
and later attended Lafayette High School in St. Joseph.
Charlie
was the first and original owner of Pine View Truck Stop in St. Joseph, MO
where Car City is located now. He was a
proud local and over the road truck driver for W.O.W. Trucking Company for many
years, retiring in 2012.
He
was a man of great wisdom and had a terrific outlook on life. Charlie was always joking and telling funny
stories to everyone around him. He made
everyone happy and never knew a stranger.
Charlie was a giving man and would give a stranger in need his last
dollar. He enjoyed visiting casinos,
flirting with his lady friends and eating at and supporting our local small
diners. Some of his favorites to mention
were the Dinky Diner (where he had his own burger named after him “the Charlie
Burger”Â), The Spot Café’ and Betty’s Café’.
Charlie
was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
great-great-grandfather. He talked about
and spoke very highly of how proud he was of each one of them and their
accomplishment, no matter if he had just seen them or if it had been many
years.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters Austin Wells, Jake
Wells, Wilma Bush, Bill Wells and Lucille Bush.
Charlie
is survived by his children Alan Wells, Dana (Eron Fields) Wells, Jason
(Heather Steffen) Wells and Jeremy (Heather) Wells; their mother Georgia
“Ge-Ge” (James) Brenner; grandchildren Tina (Brad) Kavanaugh, Wendy (John)
Massie, Shawn Wells, Dakotah (Jennifer) Runnels, Corbyn Fields, Demie Fields,
Javelyn Wells, Nicholas (Shauna) Wells, Zedrick Wells, Cavin Wells, Nalen
Wells, Victor Wells, Brinner Wells, and Lydia Wells; several great and
great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial
Visitation: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27th at Hixson-Klein
Funeral Home, Gower
In
lieu of flowers, donations in his memory c/o the funeral home.
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7 comments
Jennifer L Notbusch
I really didn’t know Charlie very well but him and my dad (Paul Notbusch) used to drive trucks together with W.O.W trucking company. I’m sorry for the lost of a great man and a wonderful friend.
Jason Wells, Heather Steffen, Cavin, Kayla, Nalen
Words can’t express how much you are missed. All I can do is think about you and remember all the time we have had together. You are and always will be a wonderful man to me dad. Miss you much. Love you.
Brad and Tina Kavanaugh
Ronald and Melissia Connell
Charlie Wells was one heck of a guy. He always told funny stories and he definitely loved the ladies. If you ever needed anything you could ask Charlie and he would help in any way he could. He will be missed by so many people. Rest in Peace Charlie, miss you and love you.
Nina Dowell (Tate) Bill Tate
Dana, we are so sorry for your loss. I was telling dad today about Charlie. Dad was saying what a nice man that Charlie was. I so agree. He will be greatly missed.
Michelle Bryant [Reynolds]
I am so deeply sorry to hear this. Charlie was an amazing man and raised some amazing children. He will always be remember for his kind spirit and wonderful sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Dana Wells, Eron Fields, Dakotah-Jennifer-Kaden-Serenity, Javelyn, Corbyn, Demie & if course Boogie
Dad- words cannot express our loss. You were a very wise man of so much information and knowledge. I am so HAPPY that our kids got to hear the great stories we (Jason, Jeremy & I) did growing up. They will carry on that knowledge to their own. I’m so glad that Kaden & Serenity got to spend GREAT memorable times with their Great Grandpa Charlie. They will always talk highly of you. Please take care of our grandbaby in heaven – I’m so glad you can spoil that one until I get there too. I MISS YOU GREATLY & LOVE YOU MORE.. Until we meet again Daddy. I love you- your “favorite” daughter (like you always would tell me, then I’d say “Silky Dad, I’m your ONLY daughter. Everytime you’d answer the phone when we called each other)