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William Burl Wells

June 9, 1936 — March 10, 2020

William Burl Wells, age 83, passed away March 10, 2020 at Dallas County Medical Center.
He was born June 9, 1936 to the late W.T. Wells and Della Pennington Wells. He was a retired truck driver. He served in the Army for two years. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church for about 65 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Norma Jean Baldock.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cristelle White Wells; one son, Larry Wells of Hot Springs, AR; one daughter, Becky Dixon (Roy) of Pine Bluff, AR; one brother, Billy Wells (Barbara) of Fordyce; two granddaughters, Ashley Harrington (Matt) of Sheridan, AR and Brianna Wells of Conway, AR; one grandson, Kadin Wells of Conway, AR.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 1:00 PM at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 12, 2020 at Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.
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