Some years ago, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells decided that "Supper Time" ought to be played during his funeral service, and all who knew him understand how completely this song reflects his feelings about going home—home to see his beautiful bride, his eldest daughter, and his Lord and Savior, most of all. Born in Briscoe, Missouri on January 23, 1927, Kenneth was the fifth child born to Cartie H. and Mary Esther (Huff) Wells. Kenneth's older sisters, Zelma and Mildred, doted on their little brother. They loved to dress up little Kenny and show him off.
Ken attended Morris Grade School in Briscoe through eighth grade, and completed his high school education at Troy Buchanan High School. After graduating high school on May 18, 1945, Ken visited his great-uncle, Claude Huff in Washington, D.C. Uncle Claude was a renowned military officer, who eventually became a Full Colonel. During Ken's time with Uncle Claude, he was introduced to D.C. dignitaries, visited interesting places, and even had the opportunity to sit in the chair of the Speaker of The House of Representatives. This trip made a tremendous impact on young Ken, only 18 at the time. Following the visit, Ken was inducted into the 37th Infantry of the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. After Basic Training, Ken was assigned to Officer Candidate School as an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. The remainder of his enlistment was spent there, receiving his discharge in October 1946 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Upon returning home, Ken went into business with his father at the Wells Store in Briscoe. Soon after, Ken met the love of his life, Dorothy (Summers). Ken and Dorothy were married on Ken's 21st birthday, January 23, 1948 in Whiteside, Missouri. Shortly after marrying, Ken and Dorothy purchased the family store from his father. Ken and Dorothy ran the Wells Store, and, in 1955, Ken was appointed Post Master for the Briscoe Post Office, which was located inside their store. Dorothy served as Assistant Post Master, helped run the store, and, by then, was also busy raising the couple's oldest children.
Between 1948 and 1956, Ken and Dorothy welcomed to the world three beautiful daughters: Edna Jean, Susan Paulette, and Patricia Elaine. By the early 1960's, Ken had accepted a position as a rural letter carrier, had sold the family store, and was building his second family home closer to Highway 61. While living in that home, Ken and Dorothy added two boys to their family of girls: Jeffrey Craig and Bruce Allen. As a rural letter carrier, Ken had considerably more free time, which he did not waste. The extra hours allowed him to become a general contractor, and a television repair and sales person and business owner. And, he built the family's third home—a two-story log home overlooking Cuivre River Valley, made from logs he personally cut.
In 1979, Kenneth was elected to serve as President of the Missouri Rural Letter Carrier's Association. This enabled The Wells Family to go out of state every July, attending the national rural letter carrier meetings. The boys have many fond memories of their times on the road. It was during this time that Kenneth's public speaking skills really developed.
His oratorical experience served him well when he became an ordained minister. Following the example of his older brother, Derwood, Kenneth came to Christ and was later baptized by Reverend James Daniels on May 28, 1978. And, in 1981, he became the minister of Moscow Mills Christian Church and served that congregation for eleven years. In 1983, Ken retired from the postal service and worked full-time in ministry. Ken and Dorothy re-located to Bowling Green in 1986, also opening a furniture manufacturing business during that time. He built solid Oak furniture, kitchen cabinets and more. Ken then took a two-year preaching position in Stuttgart, Arkansas, before returning to Missouri.
Ken retired from full-time ministry in the mid-1990's, eventually selling their Bowling Green home and moving to Troy for the remainder of his years. He and Dorothy remained involved in area churches for many years after his retirement from the ministry. They hosted in-home Bible studies, and he wrote several Christian books. Over the years, Ken and Dorothy enjoyed riding horses, camping, wintering outside New Orleans, fishing, and playing music together. They always enjoyed one another's company, celebrated their 61st anniversary before Dorothy's passing in September 2009.
A lover of learning, of family, and of God, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells went "home for supper" on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 94.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Surviving are his children: Paulette Wells of Troy (fiance, Ray Mills), Patty (Dan) O'Neil of Eolia, Jeff (Hally) Wells of Troy, Bruce (Tina) Wells of Silex; his 15 grandchildren: Robert Cannon, Wesley Cannon, Tammy (Cannon) Scott, Lynette (Kientzy) Shelton, Jeremy Kientzy, Carol (Barnes) Todd, Jason Barnes, Nathaniel O'Neil, Benjamin O'Neil, Alison Wells, Ivan Franz, Rosaline Franz, Kurtis Wells, Randy Johnston, and Stephanie (Johnston) Howse; his 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, one daughter, Edna Jean Cannon, his grandson, Dale Cannon, and five siblings, Zelma (Wells) Zumwalt, Mildred (Wells) Jones, Ruth (Wells) McCardie, Derwood Wells and a stillborn sister, Esther Arbell Wells.
Ken attended Morris Grade School in Briscoe through eighth grade, and completed his high school education at Troy Buchanan High School. After graduating high school on May 18, 1945, Ken visited his great-uncle, Claude Huff in Washington, D.C. Uncle Claude was a renowned military officer, who eventually became a Full Colonel. During Ken's time with Uncle Claude, he was introduced to D.C. dignitaries, visited interesting places, and even had the opportunity to sit in the chair of the Speaker of The House of Representatives. This trip made a tremendous impact on young Ken, only 18 at the time. Following the visit, Ken was inducted into the 37th Infantry of the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. After Basic Training, Ken was assigned to Officer Candidate School as an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. The remainder of his enlistment was spent there, receiving his discharge in October 1946 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Upon returning home, Ken went into business with his father at the Wells Store in Briscoe. Soon after, Ken met the love of his life, Dorothy (Summers). Ken and Dorothy were married on Ken's 21st birthday, January 23, 1948 in Whiteside, Missouri. Shortly after marrying, Ken and Dorothy purchased the family store from his father. Ken and Dorothy ran the Wells Store, and, in 1955, Ken was appointed Post Master for the Briscoe Post Office, which was located inside their store. Dorothy served as Assistant Post Master, helped run the store, and, by then, was also busy raising the couple's oldest children.
Between 1948 and 1956, Ken and Dorothy welcomed to the world three beautiful daughters: Edna Jean, Susan Paulette, and Patricia Elaine. By the early 1960's, Ken had accepted a position as a rural letter carrier, had sold the family store, and was building his second family home closer to Highway 61. While living in that home, Ken and Dorothy added two boys to their family of girls: Jeffrey Craig and Bruce Allen. As a rural letter carrier, Ken had considerably more free time, which he did not waste. The extra hours allowed him to become a general contractor, and a television repair and sales person and business owner. And, he built the family's third home—a two-story log home overlooking Cuivre River Valley, made from logs he personally cut.
In 1979, Kenneth was elected to serve as President of the Missouri Rural Letter Carrier's Association. This enabled The Wells Family to go out of state every July, attending the national rural letter carrier meetings. The boys have many fond memories of their times on the road. It was during this time that Kenneth's public speaking skills really developed.
His oratorical experience served him well when he became an ordained minister. Following the example of his older brother, Derwood, Kenneth came to Christ and was later baptized by Reverend James Daniels on May 28, 1978. And, in 1981, he became the minister of Moscow Mills Christian Church and served that congregation for eleven years. In 1983, Ken retired from the postal service and worked full-time in ministry. Ken and Dorothy re-located to Bowling Green in 1986, also opening a furniture manufacturing business during that time. He built solid Oak furniture, kitchen cabinets and more. Ken then took a two-year preaching position in Stuttgart, Arkansas, before returning to Missouri.
Ken retired from full-time ministry in the mid-1990's, eventually selling their Bowling Green home and moving to Troy for the remainder of his years. He and Dorothy remained involved in area churches for many years after his retirement from the ministry. They hosted in-home Bible studies, and he wrote several Christian books. Over the years, Ken and Dorothy enjoyed riding horses, camping, wintering outside New Orleans, fishing, and playing music together. They always enjoyed one another's company, celebrated their 61st anniversary before Dorothy's passing in September 2009.
A lover of learning, of family, and of God, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells went "home for supper" on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 94.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Surviving are his children: Paulette Wells of Troy (fiance, Ray Mills), Patty (Dan) O'Neil of Eolia, Jeff (Hally) Wells of Troy, Bruce (Tina) Wells of Silex; his 15 grandchildren: Robert Cannon, Wesley Cannon, Tammy (Cannon) Scott, Lynette (Kientzy) Shelton, Jeremy Kientzy, Carol (Barnes) Todd, Jason Barnes, Nathaniel O'Neil, Benjamin O'Neil, Alison Wells, Ivan Franz, Rosaline Franz, Kurtis Wells, Randy Johnston, and Stephanie (Johnston) Howse; his 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, one daughter, Edna Jean Cannon, his grandson, Dale Cannon, and five siblings, Zelma (Wells) Zumwalt, Mildred (Wells) Jones, Ruth (Wells) McCardie, Derwood Wells and a stillborn sister, Esther Arbell Wells.
Some years ago, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells decided that "Supper Time" ought to be played during his funeral service, and all who knew him understand how completely this song reflects his feelings about going home—home to see his beautiful bride, his eldest daughter, and his Lord and Savior, most of all. Born in Briscoe, Missouri on January 23, 1927, Kenneth was the fifth child born to Cartie H. and Mary Esther (Huff) Wells. Kenneth's older sisters, Zelma and Mildred, doted on their little brother. They loved to dress up little Kenny and show him off.
Ken attended Morris Grade School in Briscoe through eighth grade, and completed his high school education at Troy Buchanan High School. After graduating high school on May 18, 1945, Ken visited his great-uncle, Claude Huff in Washington, D.C. Uncle Claude was a renowned military officer, who eventually became a Full Colonel. During Ken's time with Uncle Claude, he was introduced to D.C. dignitaries, visited interesting places, and even had the opportunity to sit in the chair of the Speaker of The House of Representatives. This trip made a tremendous impact on young Ken, only 18 at the time. Following the visit, Ken was inducted into the 37th Infantry of the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. After Basic Training, Ken was assigned to Officer Candidate School as an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. The remainder of his enlistment was spent there, receiving his discharge in October 1946 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Upon returning home, Ken went into business with his father at the Wells Store in Briscoe. Soon after, Ken met the love of his life, Dorothy (Summers). Ken and Dorothy were married on Ken's 21st birthday, January 23, 1948 in Whiteside, Missouri. Shortly after marrying, Ken and Dorothy purchased the family store from his father. Ken and Dorothy ran the Wells Store, and, in 1955, Ken was appointed Post Master for the Briscoe Post Office, which was located inside their store. Dorothy served as Assistant Post Master, helped run the store, and, by then, was also busy raising the couple's oldest children.
Between 1948 and 1956, Ken and Dorothy welcomed to the world three beautiful daughters: Edna Jean, Susan Paulette, and Patricia Elaine. By the early 1960's, Ken had accepted a position as a rural letter carrier, had sold the family store, and was building his second family home closer to Highway 61. While living in that home, Ken and Dorothy added two boys to their family of girls: Jeffrey Craig and Bruce Allen. As a rural letter carrier, Ken had considerably more free time, which he did not waste. The extra hours allowed him to become a general contractor, and a television repair and sales person and business owner. And, he built the family's third home—a two-story log home overlooking Cuivre River Valley, made from logs he personally cut.
In 1979, Kenneth was elected to serve as President of the Missouri Rural Letter Carrier's Association. This enabled The Wells Family to go out of state every July, attending the national rural letter carrier meetings. The boys have many fond memories of their times on the road. It was during this time that Kenneth's public speaking skills really developed.
His oratorical experience served him well when he became an ordained minister. Following the example of his older brother, Derwood, Kenneth came to Christ and was later baptized by Reverend James Daniels on May 28, 1978. And, in 1981, he became the minister of Moscow Mills Christian Church and served that congregation for eleven years. In 1983, Ken retired from the postal service and worked full-time in ministry. Ken and Dorothy re-located to Bowling Green in 1986, also opening a furniture manufacturing business during that time. He built solid Oak furniture, kitchen cabinets and more. Ken then took a two-year preaching position in Stuttgart, Arkansas, before returning to Missouri.
Ken retired from full-time ministry in the mid-1990's, eventually selling their Bowling Green home and moving to Troy for the remainder of his years. He and Dorothy remained involved in area churches for many years after his retirement from the ministry. They hosted in-home Bible studies, and he wrote several Christian books. Over the years, Ken and Dorothy enjoyed riding horses, camping, wintering outside New Orleans, fishing, and playing music together. They always enjoyed one another's company, celebrated their 61st anniversary before Dorothy's passing in September 2009.
A lover of learning, of family, and of God, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells went "home for supper" on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 94.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Surviving are his children: Paulette Wells of Troy (fiance, Ray Mills), Patty (Dan) O'Neil of Eolia, Jeff (Hally) Wells of Troy, Bruce (Tina) Wells of Silex; his 15 grandchildren: Robert Cannon, Wesley Cannon, Tammy (Cannon) Scott, Lynette (Kientzy) Shelton, Jeremy Kientzy, Carol (Barnes) Todd, Jason Barnes, Nathaniel O'Neil, Benjamin O'Neil, Alison Wells, Ivan Franz, Rosaline Franz, Kurtis Wells, Randy Johnston, and Stephanie (Johnston) Howse; his 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, one daughter, Edna Jean Cannon, his grandson, Dale Cannon, and five siblings, Zelma (Wells) Zumwalt, Mildred (Wells) Jones, Ruth (Wells) McCardie, Derwood Wells and a stillborn sister, Esther Arbell Wells.
Ken attended Morris Grade School in Briscoe through eighth grade, and completed his high school education at Troy Buchanan High School. After graduating high school on May 18, 1945, Ken visited his great-uncle, Claude Huff in Washington, D.C. Uncle Claude was a renowned military officer, who eventually became a Full Colonel. During Ken's time with Uncle Claude, he was introduced to D.C. dignitaries, visited interesting places, and even had the opportunity to sit in the chair of the Speaker of The House of Representatives. This trip made a tremendous impact on young Ken, only 18 at the time. Following the visit, Ken was inducted into the 37th Infantry of the U.S. Army on May 28, 1945. After Basic Training, Ken was assigned to Officer Candidate School as an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. The remainder of his enlistment was spent there, receiving his discharge in October 1946 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Upon returning home, Ken went into business with his father at the Wells Store in Briscoe. Soon after, Ken met the love of his life, Dorothy (Summers). Ken and Dorothy were married on Ken's 21st birthday, January 23, 1948 in Whiteside, Missouri. Shortly after marrying, Ken and Dorothy purchased the family store from his father. Ken and Dorothy ran the Wells Store, and, in 1955, Ken was appointed Post Master for the Briscoe Post Office, which was located inside their store. Dorothy served as Assistant Post Master, helped run the store, and, by then, was also busy raising the couple's oldest children.
Between 1948 and 1956, Ken and Dorothy welcomed to the world three beautiful daughters: Edna Jean, Susan Paulette, and Patricia Elaine. By the early 1960's, Ken had accepted a position as a rural letter carrier, had sold the family store, and was building his second family home closer to Highway 61. While living in that home, Ken and Dorothy added two boys to their family of girls: Jeffrey Craig and Bruce Allen. As a rural letter carrier, Ken had considerably more free time, which he did not waste. The extra hours allowed him to become a general contractor, and a television repair and sales person and business owner. And, he built the family's third home—a two-story log home overlooking Cuivre River Valley, made from logs he personally cut.
In 1979, Kenneth was elected to serve as President of the Missouri Rural Letter Carrier's Association. This enabled The Wells Family to go out of state every July, attending the national rural letter carrier meetings. The boys have many fond memories of their times on the road. It was during this time that Kenneth's public speaking skills really developed.
His oratorical experience served him well when he became an ordained minister. Following the example of his older brother, Derwood, Kenneth came to Christ and was later baptized by Reverend James Daniels on May 28, 1978. And, in 1981, he became the minister of Moscow Mills Christian Church and served that congregation for eleven years. In 1983, Ken retired from the postal service and worked full-time in ministry. Ken and Dorothy re-located to Bowling Green in 1986, also opening a furniture manufacturing business during that time. He built solid Oak furniture, kitchen cabinets and more. Ken then took a two-year preaching position in Stuttgart, Arkansas, before returning to Missouri.
Ken retired from full-time ministry in the mid-1990's, eventually selling their Bowling Green home and moving to Troy for the remainder of his years. He and Dorothy remained involved in area churches for many years after his retirement from the ministry. They hosted in-home Bible studies, and he wrote several Christian books. Over the years, Ken and Dorothy enjoyed riding horses, camping, wintering outside New Orleans, fishing, and playing music together. They always enjoyed one another's company, celebrated their 61st anniversary before Dorothy's passing in September 2009.
A lover of learning, of family, and of God, Reverend Kenneth Huff Wells went "home for supper" on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 94.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Surviving are his children: Paulette Wells of Troy (fiance, Ray Mills), Patty (Dan) O'Neil of Eolia, Jeff (Hally) Wells of Troy, Bruce (Tina) Wells of Silex; his 15 grandchildren: Robert Cannon, Wesley Cannon, Tammy (Cannon) Scott, Lynette (Kientzy) Shelton, Jeremy Kientzy, Carol (Barnes) Todd, Jason Barnes, Nathaniel O'Neil, Benjamin O'Neil, Alison Wells, Ivan Franz, Rosaline Franz, Kurtis Wells, Randy Johnston, and Stephanie (Johnston) Howse; his 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, one daughter, Edna Jean Cannon, his grandson, Dale Cannon, and five siblings, Zelma (Wells) Zumwalt, Mildred (Wells) Jones, Ruth (Wells) McCardie, Derwood Wells and a stillborn sister, Esther Arbell Wells.
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