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            <text>James Alan "Jim" Wells (Dunlap) 77, of Radcliff, Ohio, passed away May 13, 2023 in the home where he was born &#13;
and raised, surrounded by family.  His parents were Rev. C.B. "Button" and Dorothy Elizabeth "Lizzie" McGhee Wells.&#13;
     Jim is survived by his wife Betty Lou Dixon Wells, stepdaughter Robin (Blaine) James, son Alan (Gerri) Wells,&#13;
daughter Regina (Randy) Hill.  Grandchildren Tiffany (Rich) Welsh, Derik Hill, Gracie Lou Hill, and Madison Wells;&#13;
a sister Lois Davidson, a sister-in-law Sue (Joey) Nelson; and a special niece and close family friend Alesia Swart;&#13;
his fur buddy Scooter, also several nieces and nephews.&#13;
     Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mildred Gregory, Doris Conley, brothers Francis and Raymond Wells&#13;
as well as several nephews and a niece.&#13;
     Jim was a family man, good friend and neighbor.  He was a farmer and semi-truck driver all his adult life.&#13;
The last few years he was a Vinton Township Trustee as well.  He worked for McArthur Trucking and retired&#13;
from Sands Hill Coal Company.  Always ready with a wise crack to fit any occasion.&#13;
     Jim was the neighborhood historian, a member of the Wilton High School alumni, enjoyed the Wilkesville&#13;
Fish Fry, The Bean Dinner, Family Reunions and any place there was food.&#13;
     Jim's place for "Making Peace with his Maker" was back on the hill on the farm, (Church).&#13;
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00 pm at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, with Pastor Donnie Quesinberry&#13;
officiating.  Visitation is Wednesday 4-8 pm at the funeral home.  He will be laid to rest in the Mace Cemetery</text>
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