THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, December 28, 1967

 

William Henry Wells, 77, 1101 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, a former Flagler County Sheriff and longtime resident, died Friday, Dec. 22 in a North Florida hospital.

Born in Milton, Ga., he moved from there to Hastings, Florida in 1920. He settled at Shell Bluff and later moved to Haw Creek in 1921 where he started farming. In 1941 he was elected Sheriff and served in that capacity for twelve years.

Prior to his retirement in 1955 he was employed by the State Beverage Department for one year.

Mr. Wells was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bunnell. He was also a member of Lodge No. 200 F. and A. M., Bunnell, and was a charter member of the Flagler County Shrine Club.

Survivors include his wife, Louella; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Upshaw, Marietta, Ga.; and Mrs. Martha Nell Stevens, Richland, Ga.; two brothers, T. D., Flagler Beach and Hawey, Bluefield, W. Va.

Services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church, Bunnel1. Rev. Charles Anders officiated. He was assisted by Rev. T. Shelton Brooks, First Baptist Church, Bunnell and Rev. Oliver Taylor, First Methodist Church of Bunnell. Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside. Burial was in Espanola Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Bion Matherly, L. H. Church, H. H. Murray, Walter Creal, Duane Deen and Fred Fruits. Members of the Flagler County Shrine Club served as honorary pallbearers.

Craig Funeral Home, Bunnell, was in charge of arrangements.