Mr. James William Wells' Obituary
James (Jim) William Wells, age 77, passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas with his loving family by his side on March 5, 2022. He was born on June 11, 1944 to Al and Betty Wells in Independence, Missouri. On February 2, 1968 he married his wife of over 50 years, Barbara Ann Jackson Simmons, and instantly became Dad to her four young children. He was only 23 years old! Dad embraced his new responsibility immediately as though he had loved us all our lives and the family would not be complete until the addition of another son.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, parents Al and Betty Wells and sister Beverly Cottle. Survivors: daughter, Dondi Prestwood and husband Mike of Kaufman, TX, sons, James Simmons of Garland, TX; Michael Wells and Wife J'Laine of Garland, TX; David Wells and wife Lisa of Garland, TX; Jay Wells and wife Holly of McKinney, TX; sister, Sondra Compton and husband H.L.; brother Steve Wells and partner Sandy Davenport; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; faithful puppy dog, Sweetie Pie. Jim is also survived by his Lake Fork family of friends whom he loved and enjoyed so much.
Jim loved God, his family, and his country. He was thankful to have served in the United States Coast Guard. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and be at the beach or the lake. He was respectful and expected and deserved respect. Jim was very generous, especially with his family. He loved to cook a feast on the smoker and host family gatherings. When he could no longer host, he loved to gather family and friends together and pay for a meal for all of us to enjoy. Jim just loved his family! He faithfully cared for his loving wife Barbara until her last breath. He was always a large presence in our lives, a loving protector of his family. He will be missed greatly and will live in our hearts forever.
Funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:00am in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. The immediate family will be available to visit before the funeral at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Operation Kindness or the animal rescue of your choice in Jim’s name
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