BISHOP RAY WELLS

Bishop Ray Wells, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 72, surrounded by his loving family, He was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Bishop Wells was the Pastor of Tabernacle Church of Westwego, LA for 36 years. He also served as the Presiding Bishop of The Apostolic Fellowship, a united fellowship of apostolic churches, serving as a pastor to pastors. A man of few words, but much wisdom, he was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, bishop, pastor, and friend. Beloved husband of 54 years to Jenny Bea Mitchell Wells. Devoted father of Fabian (Maria), Kim Brian, Charity, and Roxy Wells, and the late Latonya Wells. Loving grandfather of Adrian (Ruby) Wells, Christian Wells (Lawrence) Brashears, Hannah Wells, Nathaniel Ray Wells, Nelma and Raiza Mingas. Great grandfather of Sarai, Imani and Iria. Son of the late John Harris and Dorothy Wells. Brother of Dorothy (Robert) Thomas, Oscar Lewis, John (Clara) Herbert, Octave Harris, and the late Clayer Wells. Nephew of Edmond Octave.  Son-in-law of the late Septem, Sr. and Laura Mitchell. Brother-in-law of Anita Lewis, Celestine (Ronald) Steib, Charlene (Kevin) Braud, Septem (Betty Lou) Mitchell, Jr., Ronald (Doreen) Mitchell, James (Judy) Mitchell, Lester (Terry) Mitchell, Lynn Morris, and the late Beulah Morris, Lorraine Smith, Mary Lumar, Roosevelt Mitchell, and Joseph Lumar.  Bishop Wells is also survived by 12 godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his Tabernacle Church Family. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Tabernacle Church and all neighboring churches; churches and members of The Apostolic Fellowship are invited to attend the Public Viewing at Tabernacle Church, 355 Sala Ave., Westwego, LA on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. ONLY. Private family Celebration of Life will follow. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.    

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