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Arnett Wells Davis

July 23, 1946 ~ November 11, 2018

Arnett Wells Davis, age 72, a resident of Philippi passed away Sunday November 11, 2018 in Mon General Hospital. Wells was born July 23, 1946 in Hepzibah, a son of the late Arnett R. and Anna L. (Lang) Davis. Wells was united in marriage on June 15, 1974 to Kathy L. (Hughes) Davis who survives at home. Also surviving- Son, Kurtis Davis of Philippi Daughter, Kerry Davis of Morgantown Sisters, Carol Chisler and husband John of Blacksville, WV Donna Lou Thomas and husband Dave of Lumberport, WV Diana Kay Mullins and husband Gene of Philippi Brother, Lenny Davis and wife Madonna of Belington Sister-in-Law, Beverly Davis of Philippi Several Nieces and Nephews Wells was preceded in death by brother Chester Lee “Sonny” Davis and an infant sister, Arnetta Grace Davis Wells was a coal miner having worked at Baldwin Mining, and King Knob Coal Company. He was an avid mechanic who loved to talk religion and polictics and an active member of Philippi Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday November 14, from 5-8 pm and on Thursday November 15, from 8- 11 am the service hour with Rev. Dr. Danny Franke officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.

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  1. So sorry for your loss, I seen him at NAPA just not to long ago. He always had a smile and a story to tell. Prayers of comfort for you all.

  2. I am so sorry to hear of Wells passing. I remember him waiting for Kerry after criss country telling me how he felt young and how he was surprised when he looked in the mirror and saw he wasn't. I felt the same way.
    He so loved his family.

  3. Kathy and family, Janice and I were so sorry to hear of Wells passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Love, Janice and Joyce

  4. Kathy and Family – Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. We are holding you up in our prayers. I Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

  5. Sorry to hear of Wells passing. Prayers for the family. I worked with Wells and his dad at King Knob Coal, he was a good man, I also went to high school with him. I'm sure he will be missed.

  6. Miss Kay , my heart goes out to you and your family , God just had to take another angel for up above. we love you , if you need any thing please let us know.

  7. miss kay , sorry to hear about your loss, God needed another angel , my heart goes out to and your family for your loss. May God be with you at this time of need.

  8. So very sorry! My heart breaks. Very nice man. Always enjoyed our talks when we passed one another on our road. Always caring and kind. Good neighbor that will be missed..Prayers for the family..

  9. I just heard of Wells passing. I am so deeply sorry. He was full of love for his fellow man & had a deep devotion to God, his family & his church. Sending Love & Comfort.


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