Paul David Wells

Paul David Wells was born February 9, 1955, Fort Worth, Texas to Johnnie Porter Wells and Mary Sue (Copeland) Wells. He passed away October 27, 2022, in Fort Worth. Paul attended O.D. Wyatt High School and studied at Tarrant County Junior College where his exceptional mechanical skills were recognized. Paul could fix most any airplane, motorcycle, or car engine and utilized his talents in various successful endeavors. He was well known as an excellent aluminum welder. For a number of years, he has had a contract with Bass Boats to do their repair work. His hobbies were many, but his favorite was flying ultralight airplanes. He made a business of his hobby, Blue Max Ultralights, and taught students how to fly. After moving to Possum Kingdom, he and his wife, Claudene, made many new friends and enjoyed the social life there. Paul built several hangars for his ultralights and was in the process of transferring his welding business there also. He and Claudene bought a new home and planned to retire in the Lake Country. Paul enjoyed playing 42 and visiting with family and friends. He and Claudene traveled extensively enjoying the good old USA. Sometimes it was just the two of them, but more often it was with family or friends. Paul made and raced adult Soap Box Derby cars. His many trophies line the wall of his home. Paul loved his country. He was very patriotic, and never hesitated to express his beliefs. Even though he was very ill, he and Claudene obtain a ballot so he could vote early. Paul was a member of the Antelope Methodist Church. His faith was important to him and brought him comfort. He made the long 120-mile round trip on Sundays from Possum Kingdom to Antelope until his heath began to fail. Paul is survived by his wife Claudene, his parents, and one brother Johnnie Kenneth Wells. He is also survived by his step-children, Russell King and wife Rina and their daughters Amelia and Arianna; Karen Green and her sons Preston and Parker; aunts Earline Wright and Betty Thornton; a number of cousins and a host of friends. If so desired, memorial may be made to the Antelope United Methodist Church, P.O. 102, Loving, TX. 76460

Paul David Wells

February 9, 1955 - October 27, 2022