William "Gene" Wells

The Mass of Christian burial celebrating and honoring the life of Gene Wells, 87, of Enid will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday May 7, 2021 in The St. Gregory The Great Catholic church with Reverend Father Mark Mason officiating.

Services and complete cremation care are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.

He was born to William H. and Helen (Tremper) Wells December 20, 1933 in Boonville Indiana where he was raised and educated. He graduated from Boonville High school in 1951. He then received his undergrad and his master’s degree from Evansville University. He then enlisted as an officer in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life Annie Paoli in La Vienne, France 1967 and came to the United States for a ceremony in Panama City, Florida. He served his country proudly and with distinction for 20 years, retiring in 1977 in Enid Ok. where the couple made their home.

He owned and operated Gene’s Aviation and became a private flight instructor and private pilot.

Gene also taught school at Waller Jr. High and later Longfellow. He was a true teacher and was very passionate and thorough. He absolutely enjoyed teaching children. He started the Golf program at Phillips University. A program that became immediately successful. He along with his wife worked tirelessly growing the program and developing the young golfers into better people. He retired and continued to spend countless hours on the golf course. Gene was a very humble yet very generous man.

He was a longtime member of St. Gregory’s The Great Catholic Church where he established many lifelong friendships.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Annie of the home; one son Paul Wells and wife Becky; and two grandsons Mason and Miles, of Boulder, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents

Memorials may be made in his name to Hospice Circle of Love or to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Sanctuary Fund.

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