Donald Ray Wells (Don), age 76, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.  He was born April 22, 1949, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was the son of Clinton & Mary (Sparks) Wells.

Don grew up in Pleasant Hope.  He was a 1968 graduate of Pleasant Hope High School.  He served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked for many years at Southwest Missouri Truck Center where he was well known in the tri-state area for his sales, if he didn’t have it, he would find it. He had a special trucking family in Green Forest, Arkansas that he spoke of often and loved. He loved motorcycles, he owned a Harley Davidson Flathead full dress that is now in a museum. He was very meticulous, A few of Don’s favorite things were Coca-Cola, chocolate, and his family. He appreciated everything his family did for him. His youngest granddaughter, Henley, always colored his pictures and that was something that would always brighten his day.

Don is survived by two sons, Jason Wells and his wife Ashley of Mount Vernon, Missouri and Eric Wells of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren, Henley Wells & Caley Morton of Mount Vernon, Missouri; nephews, Jake and wife Stephanie Wells of Fair Grove, Missouri and Digger and his wife Danielle Wells of Springfield, Missouri.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Wells & Mary Teal and brothers, Mike Wells and Jack Wells.

To Remember

Memories are never lost. Unconditional love that is understood through the power of God. Life and death stay the same, the people I loved, remembers my name. The wind still blows, the sun still shines, and the pain of this life is no longer mine. I’m walking with the kiss of a breeze. Do not fear the tremors of trees, a storm is not coming. It’s me spreading my wings. I whispered through the air, I touched your skin, I’m saying hello to the love carried within. I will never leave you and this love will stay strong in heaven I rest to a beautiful song. Now dry your tears I’ve gotten my wings so lift your voice and continue to sing. Memories are never lost, and love understands just because you can’t see me, doesn’t mean I’m not holding your hand. A whisper to the ear, the warmth on your skin comes from the love we’ve carried within. Always remember this is a new beginning and not the end.

Written By Eric S. Wells

Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home on North National from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 followed by a procession to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery on Southwood Road for a ceremony at 2:00 p.m.