Jimmy Lee Wells Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jimmy Lee Wells (Sumter, South Carolina), who passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Freeman Wells, and Susie Mae Chandler Wells, Sr.; and his brothers, Vertell Woods, Bennie Williams, James Lewis Richardson, Sammie Lee Wells and Freeman Wells, Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Ellison Cooper of North Carolina, Anthony Wells of Sumter, Shane Wells (Laquandal) of Winston Salem, Jermaine Fulwood of Lynchburg and Lalethia Fulwood (Marcus) of Kingstree; and his siblings, Silver Johnson of Turbeville, Angie Wesley (Darnell) of Fort Pierce, Gladys Ham (Willie) of New Zion and Dutyie Wells of Lynchburg. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whites Mortuary (517 N Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Jehovah Baptist Church (805 S Harvin St, Sumter, SC 29150).
