With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell Gordon Wells of Fort Wayne, Indiana, born in Bluffton, Indiana, who passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Wellington Wells and Arlene Wells (Holbrook); his wife Norma L. Jacobs; his son Russell John Wells; and his brothers, John and Noel Wells.

He is survived by : his children, Tamara Wells-Thornton (Tony) of Columbia City and Carl G. Wells (Julie) of Acworth, GA; his grandchildren, Belinda Rider, Bethany Smarker, Brytnee Heck, Brieann Wells, Eliza Wells, Natalie Wells, Isaac Wells, Becky Thornton, Michael Thornton, TJ Thorton, Ashley Thornton and Erin Denfeld; and his siblings, Yvonne Passwater of Florida, Janine Erlenbaugh (Marty) of Florida and Dennis Wells (Sue) of Florida.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the Smith & Sons Funeral Home (207 N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725). A masonic service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 6:20 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Greenlawn Memorial Park (6750 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Sons Funeral Homes Inc