Joseph Herbert Wells' Obituary
Age 58, of Jackson, a longtime resident of Michigan Center, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born in Jackson, he was the son of Arlen and Linda (Schwartzwalder) Wells. Joe was a 1981 graduate of Michigan Center High School and earned his Associates Degree as well. He worked at TAC Manufacturing and then at TRW until he had to take an early retirement. Joe had donated a kidney to a family member which was a success, but then issues of multiple sclerosis began which made him exit the workforce.
Joe is survived by his beloved family, his wife of 36 years, the former Donita M. Williams; two children, Cierra (Donny) Beals and Joseph (Ashley) Wells; four grandchildren, DJ and Reiya Beals, Lillian and Tayia Wells; his mother, Linda Wells; mother-in-law, Janet Smith; three siblings, Wayne, Bryan (Cheryl) and Kathy Wells; bonus sister, Deb ("Bucket") Griffin; his best friend, Chuck Powell; nieces, nephews and the Williams family. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlen.
Joe enjoyed camping, the outdoors, especially watching birds and wildlife and watching MSU Football.
Cremation has taken place and no public services will be held at this time.
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