Paul S Wells

Paul S. Wells, 73, husband of Megan Daniels Wells, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Baptist Health Lexington. He was born March 11, 1951 in Poll's Creek, Kentucky to the late Albert Wells Sr. and the late Pearlie Fields Wells. Survivors include, wife, Megan Wells; sons, Robert Paul (April) Wells, Sawyer Wells, and Jace Wells; daughters, Danielle Wells and Lucy Wells; bonus children, Katrin (Tim) Short & Tim (Catherine) Hacker and family; grandchildren, Jessica Wells, Amanda Wells, Amanda (Isaiah) Banks, Samantha (Don) Strickland, Lilianna Wells, and Robert Brody Wells; great-grandchildren, Don Douglas Strickland Jr and Emma Faith Banks; brothers, Albert Wells Jr., Donnie Wells, and David Wells; sisters, Lucy Doll, Christine Bowling, and Marie Banks. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, son, Paul Wells Jr., sisters, Kathleen Wells, Rebecca Turner, Sadie Morgan, and Gracie Hamilton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, July 21 at Wells Funeral Home in Stanton. Visitiation will be held Saturday beginning at 4:00PM for family & 5:00PM for friends until 9pm. Burial in Wells Familiy Cemetery with Sawyer Wells, Jace Wells, Eric Wells, DJ Wells, Tony Hamilton, Matt Tincher, Sawyer Young, Cash May, Don Strickland, and Isaiah Banks serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving, Albert Wells Jr., Donnie Wells, David Wells, HG Williams, Danny Martin, CB Martin, Richard Fain, Baja Pratt, Delbert Brown, and Greg Spencer. Paul was self-employed, owning and operating a logging and excavation business for over 30 years. In the late 60’s, he worked for Falcon Coal at Polls Creek and Four Seam. He started out at the bottom and eventually went into business on his own - mining then logging. He would not hesitate to take a chance no matter how expensive it was. He was one of the first high rollers in the Leslie County community. When he found a project, he was all in. He would be rich then struggle but never once considered quitting. In the 70’s, he developed a passion for flying. He got not only his instrument rated license but had his own plane, which he used to fly family and friends on grand fishing trip excursions to Lake Marion, Florida. He was super competitive in fishing and hunting and hated to lose to anyone who killed or caught something bigger than him. Amid raising a family and running a business, he found time to race cars on the dirt track circuit. Winning and competing locally did not quench his thirst. He went National and won “The World 100” with a world class car and driver. He was a hands-on owner; you’d find him in the pits at every race! His passion for racing led him to own and operate dirt track speedways in both Hazard and Isom. He shared his love for this sport with his family, inspiring them to continue chasing championships even today. He dreamed and dreamed big, and whatever he had was yours. He lived huge and had a big heart. It was always first class traveling with him. He bought a farm that he and his family logged and built his house and farm in Powell County. He loved to work, only taking time off to enjoy his love for fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. He always loved cooking and hosting family gatherings, especially the Wells Family Reunions. He loved heavy equipment and Chevrolet pickups. He mentored anyone who was willing to learn from him, especially his sons, daughters, granddaughters, and other family members. He left a legacy to be admired and a loving blended family to pick up the pieces. You will be missed “PW”! You were an unforgettable human.

Paul S Wells

March 11, 1951 - July 18, 2024