William “Bill” Wells, 81 of Hartford, passed away, Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born May 16, 1940 in Greenville, to the late Clifford & Margery (Wing) Wells. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Central City and a retired coal miner. He was an avid UK and Los Angeles Dodgers fan, he loved westerns, B.B. King and blues music. He also loved the Lord, his family, church family, and loved taking care of people in his community. Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Louise (McHenry) Wells who passed away on February 8, 2008 and his twin brother Gerald “Jerry” Wells.
Survivors include five children, Randolph Hurtt of Killeen, Texas, Teresa Wells of Hartford, Margery Wells and Anita J. Wells both of Madisonville, and Sandra Wells Roopchan of Elizabethtown; two sisters, Margaret Phillips of Greenville and Chequita (Mallory) Cowherd of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two sisters-in-law , Mary McHenry & Ina Taylor, and brother-in-law, Kenneth McHenry all of Owensboro; he was blessed with one grandchild, Micah (Amber) Wells of Lewisport and three great grandchildren, Aeralyn, Grace, and Jaxon; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home in Hartford, with Sister Carolyn Erwin, Brothers Bobby Lott and Sam Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford. Family and friends may visit with Bill’s family from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. The family has encouraged that friends and family who wish to visit please wear a mask.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Church of God of Prophecy at Central City (COGOP) Building Fund, PO Box 126 Central City, KY 42330. Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wells. Share your messages of condolence with the family of William “Bill” Wells and sign his virtual guestbook at www.millerschapmire.com.
