Leo Delouie Wells

Obituary of Leo Wells Leo Delouie Wells Sr., 90, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and Sumter County native passed away peacefully February 24, 2016 following a long, productive and happy life. He was born to Cleo and Florrie Wells in Center Hill, Florida on June 14, 1925. Delouie graduated from Bushnell High School and attended the University of Florida. He was a life-long Sumter County cattleman, a decorated World War II veteran serving in the 36th infantry division, and an ex-POW. Delouie was an active life-long member of the United Methodist Church. He was very active in the community and was directly involved in the Sumter County Cattlemen's Association, the Sumter County Fair Board Association, and the local 4-H and FFA chapters. In recognition of his contributions and achievements in the cattle industry, he was selected as an Honorary Director of the Florida Cattlemen Association in 2001. He also served many years on the Southwest Florida Water Management District Board. Delouie is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-six years, Marjorie, along with their children Leo D. Wells, Jr. (Donna), Marylou Watson (Tim), and Larry Wells (Patty) along with six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will host those wishing to pay their respect during visitation hours on Monday, February 29, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel in Bushnell. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Bushnell. Interment will follow at 11:30 am at Florida National Cemetery. After the services everyone is invited to join the family for a time of remembrance and dinner in the fellowship hall at the First United Methodist Church in Bushnell. The family requests those who wish to honor Delouie with a memorial gift to consider a donation to the First United Methodist Church of Bushnell, 221 W. Noble Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 or the First United Methodist Church of Lake Panasoffkee, 589 N. CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538. Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home.

Leo Delouie Wells

June 14, 1925 - February 24, 2016