Obituary of Coleman Alderson Wells

Coleman Alderson Wells of Lyburn, WV Coleman Alderson Wells, 66, of Lyburn, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on March 14, 1950, at Lyburn, a son of the late Marion William and Florence Jane Chapman Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Merion Eldon Wells; seven brothers, Lester, Wilson, Ted, James, Buster, Johnny, and Dennis Wells; four sisters, Mae Blair, Marie Chambers, Brenda White, and Sharon Wells. Coleman was employed with Pepsi Bottling Company for 17 years. He attended the Lyburn Freewill Baptist Church. A outdoorsman, Colman enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time in the mountains. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Sharon Grace Wells; two children, Paul "P.A." Wells and Jennifer (Rick) Samson, both of Lyburn; six grandchildren, Eldon, Karen and Erine Wells and Ricky M., Katelyn, and Skylar Matthews; one sister, Delsie (Lanny) Maynard of Earling; three brothers, Alonzo "Bill" Wells of McConnell, Donald Wells of Lyburn, and Stanley Wells of Earling; and his extended family, Crystal Dunn of Proctor Bottom and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on 1 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Rita with Rev. Jody Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery at McConnell. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church and one hour prior to services at the church also. Pall bearers will be family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.