From Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors:

Ben wells died October 28, 2009 in Skellytown, Texas

He was born January 19, 1942 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Marvin C. and Beulah Brantley Wells. Ben worked as a machinist for Panhandle Industrial and Ingersol Rand. He owned and operated two inghtclubs and a gas station.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and a sister. Survivors include 7 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, along with many special friends and his special companion, his dog Wendy.