Roy Craig Wells' Obituary
Roy C. Wells, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009.
Born September 8, 1916 in Twin Falls, Idaho to the late John F. and Vera Wiggins Wells, Mr. Wells lived an extraordinary life witnessing firsthand America’s transition from horse and buggy to modern jet aircraft. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II as a gunnery instructor for bomber crews. He worked for the United Fruit Company and then Del Monte his entire adult life managing banana plantations in Columbia, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Venezuela and the Philippines. He and a colleague were instrumental in developing the banana we enjoy today, the “Valerie”.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Blanca Lidia Beard Wells and his son, Kenneth Duane Wells. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Marianna Wells Ursin; two grandsons: Ryan and Jason and his cousins Steve and Nancy Gebhart of Pensacola, FL. Roy will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside services on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
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