James Walter Wells Sr.
January 1, 1948 - May 19, 2021
James Walter Wells Sr., age 73, of Knoxville, passed away May 19. 2021. He worked at Robert Shaw and was an owner/operator truck driver for many years. James was preceded in death by wife Ida (Sally)Wells; son, Jeremy Wells; parents, Roy and Clara Ownby Wells; brother, Henry Wells; sister, Delcie Wells. He is survived by son, James (Robin) Wells, Jr.; granddaughter, Cade Wells; grandsons, Landon (Brittany) Wells, Seth Wells, Nate Wells, James (Sara) Wells, III; great granddaughter, Hadley Wells; great grandsons, Mason and Liam Wells. The family would like to express a special thank you to Nurse Amanda and Avalon Hospice for their loving care. Mr. Wells will lie in state from 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market. The family will hold a private graveside service at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, with Rev. Danny Neal and Rev. Theo Messer officiating.
James Walter Wells Sr., age 73, of Knoxville, passed away May 19. 2021. He worked at Robert Shaw and was an owner/operator truck driver for many years. James was preceded in death by wife Ida (Sally)Wells; son, Jeremy Wells; parents, Roy and... View Obituary & Service Information