Robert D. Wells
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Robert D. "Bob" Wells, 75, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday (October 26, 2021) at his home.
He was born at home on September 19, 1946 to the late Luverre and Eulabelle (Albaugh) Wells.
Bob graduated from Old Washington High School in 1964. He was drafted into the Army in 1969. He then built a lot of houses over the years in Guernsey County working for Gene Thompson and Frame Construction. Later, he went to work for Shelly & Sands, where he was a foreman building bridges, retiring at the age of 72.
He was a member of the Old Washington Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder in his later years. He also had attended the Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church.
Bob was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union #200.
He met his wife, Connie (West) Wells, in 2005 where he got the pleasure attending his step-grandchildren's sporting events and watching them show at the fair. He loved camping, going to flea markets and auctions, and going to the beach. He took great pride making sure his lawn looked perfect. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Wells; his father-in-law, Edwin Warne; and a brother-in-law, Dane Fairchild.
Bob is survived by his wife, Connie (West) Wells, whom in married in December 2014; his stepchildren, Angie (Kevin) Otte, Jennie (Logan) Schultice, and Ryan (Sarah) West; and eleven step-grandchildren who he loved very much, Peyton, Kyle, Brody, Alyse, and Emery Otte, Addie, Mason Schultice, Keagan Meeks, Claire Kenley, and Chloe West. The oldest of thirteen siblings, Bob is survived by three brothers, Sam, Bruce, and Richard Wells (Denise Bott); and eight sisters, Holly (Gordon) Wade, Janice and Janet Wells, Linda Fairchild, Connie (Joe) Talbert, Luverre Ann (Tom) Allen, Robin Joseph, and Barb (Steve) Furbee. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Middie (Don) Shuster; sisters-in-law, Carla (Scott) Marsh and Cheryl (Rick) Dunlap; a brother-in-law, Bill Warne; his very special, dear close friends, Betty and Steve Hinson, Mandy and Aaron Schaffer, and Barb, Jeff, and Christy Snedegar; many nieces and nephews; and his fellow co-workers from Shelly & Sands.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Paul Monk at the James Cancer Center and the nurses for all their care; Julie from Genesis Home Health; and Hospice of Guernsey, especially Kyla, Susan, Debbie, Terri, Stacie, and Jennifer.
Visitation will be held Thursday (October 28, 2021) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, and also on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday (October 29, 2021) at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Gibson officiating. Friends and family are welcome, but due to COVID-19 please take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and everyone else's should you decide to attend.
Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery, with military graveside services conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.
As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to one of the following organizations: 1) Guernsey County Hog Barn Repairs, c/o Joe Hinson, 5950 Mathers Road, Cambridge OH 43725; or 2) Hospice of Guernsey Inc., PO Box 1165, Cambridge OH 43725.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com