Richard Marion Wells, 89, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1937, in Scioto County, Ohio to the late Orville Richard and Hazel (Slone) Wells, he was a member of Minford Community Church and was a carpenter for King Construction in Jackson for many years.
Richard will be remembered for the many connections he made through the organizations and activities he enjoyed over the years. He was a member of Orient Masonic Lodge No. 321 and the Camper Club, and he also belonged to the Shriners, the Southern Ohio Ford Club, and the Ohio River Valley Model T Club. He was also a member of the Rainbow Lanes Mixed Bowling League. These interests reflected a life that found fellowship in community, shared pastimes, and enduring friendships.
Above all, Richard’s family was an important part of his life. He is survived by his sons, Leroy (Teresa) Wells, Michael (Andrea) Wells; his daughters, Sharon (Dennis) Hardyman, Deborah Wells; his daughter-in-law, Pam Wells; and his grandchildren, Joshua Wells, Tishena Wells, Tracy Strickland, Shawn Woodruff, Heather Swords, Steven Wells, Tara Smith, Tonya Harman, Denise Burkhardt, seventeen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Their lives stand as part of his lasting legacy, and they will carry forward his memory with love.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Mae (Tackett) Wells on August 18, 2024; his son, Richard Dean Wells, and his sister, Loraine Wells-Waughtel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Chet Thayer officiating. Burial will be at Canter-Wells Cemetery in Lucasville. Visitation will be Noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.
Richard Marion Wells will be remembered with respect and affection by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home.