of Batesville, AR
February 29, 1932 - December 8, 2019
JC Wells, 87, of Batesville passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
He was born on February 29, 1932 in Strawberry to John Riley Wells and Dortha Lee (Kelley) Wells.
JC attended business school in Memphis before opening his grocery stores in Lynn for 3 years, East Side Grocery for 30 years and J.C.'s Stop and Shop for 8 years. He loved the grocery business and greeted everyone with a smile. Many people commented about his clean organized store and made special trips for his delicious cuts of meat. He had an amazing work ethic and had a caring spirit. JC was a member of Harrison Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, supporting his family in all their sporting events, watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke, making Branson trips, listening to music and gardening; he loved planting tomatoes and watching them grow.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Barbara Jean (Harvey) Wells; son, Steve Wells and his wife, Karen Hutson Wells of Batesville; daughter, Gina Wells Davis and her husband, Dr. James Davis of Batesville; step-daughter, Karen Kimble Melton and her husband, Nickey Melton; four grandchildren, Dr. James Davis and his wife, Jill Waldrip Davis of Little Rock, Dr. Mark Davis and his wife, Bobbi Tosh Davis of Batesville; Josh Wells and his wife, Laura Higginbottom Wells of Cave City, and Jonathan Wells and his wife, Megan Dossey Wells of Little Rock; step-grandson, Cory Melton; and ten great-grandchildren, Caroline Davis, James Davis, Charlotte Davis, Nina Davis, Carter Sutterfield, Chloe Sutterfield, Cora Wells, Lydia Wells, Hutson Wells, and Claire Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nina Jackson Wells; and grandson, Jarrad Scott Wells.
Pallbearers are Dr. James Davis IV, Dr. Mark Davis, Josh Wells, Jonathan Wells, Rick Isley and Phillip Lloyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Lytle, Tom German, Nickey Melton, Doug Bennett and Billy Ed Campbell.
The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Eagle Mountain Assisted Living, White River Medical Center, Mountain Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Pat Troy for her care and encouragement.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Harrison Street Church of Christ with Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Thursday just prior to service at the church.
Memorials may be made in his honor to American Parkinson's Disease Association, P.O. Box 22445, Hot Springs, AR 71903, Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450 or Arkansas Youth Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503.
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28 Condolence(s)
Nancy Weaver
Friday, December 13, 2019
Always kind will remember him smiling.
Betty Cockrill
Thursday, December 12, 2019
My thoughts and prayers for each of your families
Carolyn Waugh
Thursday, December 12, 2019
With sincere condolences to you for the loss of your loved one
Derek Sellers
Thursday, December 12, 2019
What a GREAT Person!! I loved that guy!!
He worked for me at Walmart years ago
He was just part time but I wanted him full time cause he was such a pleasure to be around,and knew how to make a grocery aisle look like grand opening!!
He will be missed!!! God bless
Martha(Marti) Ruiz
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Dear family, so sorry for your loss. Gina. You had a special Dad and Barbara a special husband. Know the whole family will miss him. Good memories will give you a smile. Prayers for all of you., thinking of you. I am in Delaware or would be with you. God Bless.
Susie (Magar) Satterwhite
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with J.C.'s family. Remember him from when I was a girl and my family lived on East Side. Did a lot of business with him at East Side Grocery. Always had a smile. Know he will be missed.
Sammy & Teresa Butler
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Deepest Condolences
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
I have so many memories of J.C. & Nina at East Side Grocery. My sister Regina and I lived about a block away and went to the store every afternoon after School to get a snack and soda. And so did all the other neighborhood kids.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Erin Gilbert Gorham
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
So sorry to hear the passing of your father. May God bless the Wells family. My prayers and sympathy is sent to you Steve, Karen, Josh and Laura and the whole Wells family.
April Davis
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
I just want to let the family know that I am deeply saddened with the death of J.C. Some of my fondest memories as a child was going to JC'S Stop-N-Shop every afternoon with my Dad and J.C. was always there greet us with the biggest smile and it was evident that he was glad to see us. He often times would bend down and speak with me. I'm so thankful for those memories. I will continue to pray for comfort for the family in the days to come.
Regina Bryant
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Steve and Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many lovely memories of JC. His Eastside Grocery store was almost like a second home for me and all of us who grew up in that neighborhood. How many times in a day did we run into the store and grab a soda or a candy bar! He was always so nice to us kids! He was the best butcher and his meats were top-notch! I will always have fond memories of your Dad. God has blessed him greatly! Regina Rowe Bryant
Renee Kimmer Pearson
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Prayers for the family! I have such fond memories of shopping at East Grocery when I was little. Such a sweet sweet man!
Pat Troy
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
I was honored and blessed to have known JC. My sincere sympathy to you and your family
Loretta Wallace
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the Steve Wells family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Peace of the Lord be with you now and always.
Aaron Jeffery
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
So sorry for you and your family in this time of loss.
David Campbell
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Steve, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May God Bless!
Laura Morris
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Wells was such a kind person and will be missed by everyone who knew him. May God give you all peace and comfort during this time.
In Christ,
Mark & Laura (Martin) Morris
and Marley Anderson
Paul Hance
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
My sincere condolences to all. I have many fond memories of JC, and know he will be missed. Rest assured as long as you keep his memory in your heart, he will still be with you.
Cecil Haley
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
My deepest prayers go out to his family, friends and congreation members !! He will deeply missed by anyone who knew of him !!!!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Jc was one of my favorite residents at EMAL!! He was a joy to take care of, always sweet and funny and made coming to work more enjoyable! What a great family he had! Got to know and care about his children and wife also! He will definitely be missed! Especially that cute little grin! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Gary Riggs
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your family member. He was a fine man.
Brenda & Gary Bissell
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of J. C.'s passing. He was a sweet, Christian Man, who always had a smile. He will be missed. Praying for comfort for Steve and Gina and the entire family.
Wanda jo lancaster
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Barbara I send my sincerest sympathy to you and your family .
Brenda Terral
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Gina and Steve, we have such fond memories of your Dad when we lived by the grocery store. Kyle thought all he had to do was say “charge it” to JC and it was free, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Brenda Terral
Shelia Smithee
Monday, December 9, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. He was a sweet man.
Debbie Adams...Elizabeth’s
Monday, December 9, 2019
Mrs Gina,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vaughn Blue
Monday, December 9, 2019
So sorry for you loss Gina & Jim and the rest of the family. Prayers for y'all.
Alan Vickery
Monday, December 9, 2019
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery