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J.R. Wells

May 24, 1938 — October 23, 2024

Roland, Oklahoma

Funeral Service for J.R. Wells, 86, of Roland, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Dora Cemetery in Dora, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on May 24, 1938 in Liberty, Oklahoma to Cora Bell (Romines) Wells and James Riley Wells, Sr. and passed away on October 23, 2024 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. 

In his early years he owned and operated J.R.'s Better Roofing and Concrete while also driving a school bus which he did for 33 years at Liberty School, driving the bus was what he enjoyed the most besides working on jet engines during the short stint he did in the Air Force.

J.R. loved his family with all his heart and everything he did in life was to create a wonderful life for his family.

J.R. loved to fish, hunt, hit the local auctions and watch his grandsons play ball. He was known to hang out with his buddies at what they fondly call the "Liars Club" or "House of Knowledge "in Roland, Oklahoma.

Survivors are two daughters, Shannon Wells and husband, Jason Maupin, of Muldrow, OK and Crystal Wilson of Sallisaw, OK; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Wells of Sallisaw, OK, Branson Wells and Brenda of Muldrow, OK, Spencer Wells and Lyndsey of Van Buren, Arkansas and Jaxon Wells of Muldrow, OK, Weston Wilson and Courtney, Alexa Chew and Anthony, Wyatt Wilson and Alana Wilson, all of Sallisaw, OK; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Walker of Roland, OK; two brothers, Bob Wells and Pat of Roland, OK and Amon Wells of Roland, OK; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and very special friends, Brian Chandler and Bob Johnson.

He was preceded in death by parents; one sister, Melba Jean Burton; and two sisters-in-law, Joy Wells and Arletta Wells; one brother-in-law, Victor Burton; two nephews, Carl Burton and Gene Ross.

Active Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wells, Spencer Wells, Branson Wells, Jaxon Wells, Weston Wilson and Wyatt Wilson. 

Viewing will be 2 - 8 PM Sunday at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, OK where the family will greet 6 - 8 PM.

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