Oscar Clark Wells departed this life quietly at his home on Mulberry Street in Farina on April 3, 1958, at the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 6 days.
By occupation he was a schoolteacher and farmer. He loved children, flowers, nature, and the Bible which he knew thoroughly and read and studied faithfully. He joined the Farina Seventh-day Baptist Church November 25, 1882, and remained a faithful member more than 75 years. He was ordained a deacon in 1904. For many years he served as Sabbath School superintendent.
On February 21, 1891, by the Rev. C. A. Burdick, he was united in marriage with Ines V. Randolph who preceded him in death on February 5, 1947. To this union were born six children: Gail (Mrs. Lynn Alderdyce), Battle Creek, Michigan; Glenn Clark of Farina; Ernest who died in infancy; Oma (Mrs. Thomas J. Morley), also of Battle Creek; Elsie (Mrs. John P. Russell), Los Angeles, Calif., and George Randolph, Joliet, Ill.
He is also survived by one sister, Miss Lena Wells, with whom he had made his home since the passing of his wife 11 years ago. He was preceded in death by a sister, Miss Harriet Wells. He leaves 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, a nephew, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon, April 5, from the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Farina, with the pastor, the Rev. A. A. Appel, officiating. Burial was in the Farina cemetery.
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