Jerry V. Wells, 84, of Ravenden, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 11, 1940 to Buell and Edna Pearl Wells of Ravenden. He graduated from Williford High School in 1958 and was the owner of Wells Realty for most of his employed life. Some of his favorite things in life were his friends, anything involving horses, and especially his grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Ravenden Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Buell Borden Wells; nephews, Mike Wells, Ricky Wells, Corey Wells, Blane Borden Wells; and son-in-law, James Ray “Bo” Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue Wells of the home; daughters, Tena Martin of Ravenden and Beth (Aaron) Murphy of Imboden; son, Gary (Lesa and daughter Jessie) Wells of Morehead, Kentucky; grandchildren, Derrick Wells, Gaven Martin, Ava, Luke, Taylor, and Jett Murphy, and a great-granddaughter, Chelsea Wells. He is also survived by three brothers, James Ray Wells and Stephen Wells both of Ravenden, Roger Wells of Pocahontas, and one sister, Marilyn White of Searcy.
Visitation will be at McNabb Funeral Home Thursday, October 30 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm with funeral services immediately following at 3:00pm with Aaron Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Dail Cemetery in Ravenden.
Jerry’s grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.