Edward W. Wells

December 12, 1926 - April 9, 2016

Edward Willis Wells, age 89, of Holly, died Sat. April 9, 2016. Memorial services will be held at Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, 11:00 AM Sat. April 30, 2016 with Rev. Sharlyn Gates officiating. Visitation will be from 10AM until the time of the service. Inurnment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. He was born in Milford on Dec. 12, 1926 to Kenneth and Alice Wells. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army and was married to Barbara Blackmore on June 2, 1951. After retiring from Sutter Products of Holly, he wintered in Zephyr Hills, FL for many years. Ed attended Holly Presbyterian Church and was a fan of all sports, especially the Detroit Tigers. Surviving are his wife Barbara; daughter Karen (Roger) Widing of Traverse City; 2 granddaughters Preston and Paxton Widing of Traverse City; 2 brothers Cameron and Frank Wells of Holly; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harold and Donald Wells, and sisters Marjorie Dumas and Lena Belle Barber. Memorial donations may be made to Holly Presbyterian Church. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com