Roy Wells

Roy Wells, 76, passed away May 14, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Southwest Church of Christ with Brian Mashburn and Dr. Paul Matney officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 16, 2014, at Cox Funeral Home Roy was born on May 23, 1937, the youngest of six children. He was born and raised in Slaton, Texas, and in fun liked to remind us he was voted Mr. Slaton High. He met the love of his life when Lois Ann Mobley, Loisy to him, came to visit her brother there. They were married March 6, 1959, and together raised four children in Amarillo. He loved playing softball with his church league for many years and was an avid Texas Longhorn fan and a Texas Rangers baseball fan. His entire career was spent with Sante Fe Railroad and he retired from there in 1994. He was a member of Southwest Church of Christ for over 50 years and had many good friends there. All who knew him knew of his love for his wife and family. He lived a life full of character and integrity and taught each of us love and kindness. Survivors include: brother, Neil Wells of Tulia; his children, Vicki, Monte, Dava and Phillip; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Wells; and his siblings.

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Friday, May 16, 2014 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Service Schedule

Southwest Church of Christ 4515 Cornell St. Amarillo, TX 79109 Saturday, May 17, 2014 10 am

Burial Schedule

Englewood Cemetery Slaton , TX