Vernon Claude Wells

BURLESON -- Vernon Claude Wells, 65, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016.
Memorial Service: 10:00 am Saturday at First UMC of Burleson, 590 NE McAlister Road. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, 518 SW Johnson Avenue in Burleson. Honorary Pallbearers from TxDOT are Paul Loving, Ralph Garza, Reco Chazaretta, Brent Nolt, Justin Street, Gilbert Vega and Anthony White.
Memorials: May be made to the First UMC, Burleson Music Fund or PAC Min ministries.
Vernon was born in Fort Worth, TX on August 31, 1950 to Elvin Claude and Miriam McQueen Wells.
Vernon was a man with a sense of humor who loved to joke and tease. He loved to cook and his early adulthood, after a stint in the Army as an air traffic controller in Korea, was spent in catering and the food industry. But, the job he has loved the most was the last ten years working for TexDOT. He enjoyed the friendships and camaraderie with all the folks there, where he was known as "Pops". The family is grateful to all of them for their support and encouragement during his illness.
He also enjoyed music and playing the guitar. He shared this love with his brother, Jerry, and they spent lots of time playing together. Vernon was also in the handbell choir at Burleson First United Methodist Church. He was an Everman Bulldog and kept up with many friends from his school years through Facebook. They all gave him support and encouragement through the last months and he took great pleasure in communicating with them.
Vernon shared a love of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers with his daughter Meredith. They would text back and forth during games sharing excitement or dismay. Every time the Stars scored he would roar "score" with great delight.
Most of all, he was a loving husband and father who cared deeply for his immediate and extended family. He enjoyed visiting with his cousins, and we thank Donna for all the strength and love she has given. He was extremely proud of his children, Justin and Meredith, and supported them in all their activities. We will miss him terribly.
Survivors: Wife, Barbara Boren Wells; son, Justin Samuel Wells; daughter, Meredith Anne Wells and husband, Andrew Pruett; brothers, Gerald Wells & wife, Karen, Charlie Wells and a host of other relatives.