Tom Wells

Tom Wells passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, at his home in Hamilton, Texas, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Wells was born March 6, 1953, in Enid to parents Thomas “Dale” Wells and Gertrude Wiebe Wells.

He is survived by wife, Merridee Wells, of Hamilton; son Zach Wells, his wife Shelby and granddaughter Pepper of Oskaloosa, Kan.; son Wade Wells and his wife Emilee and grandson Buck; sister Linda Lund and partner Paul Buehler; sister Roslynn Terrell, her husband Greg, nephew Jake Terrell and his wife Rebekah and their children.

Wells, a respected Angus breeder, was recognized by both the American Angus Association and the Amer-ican Chianina Association as herdsman of the year by these respective purebred cattle associations.

His ability to breed, feed and fit cattle was a trademark of this cattleman.

He judged cattle shows in numerous states as well as the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) Commercial Heifer Sale and served several years on the FWSSR Ethical Fitting Committee during the steer show.

Wells served as an adviser for the Texas Junior Angus Association and on the board of directors for the Texas Angus Association.

He was active in Hamilton County 4-H and FFA programs, advising youth and volunteering for various youth activities.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hamilton.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the First United Methodist Church, followed by a celebration of his life at the Fine Arts Center, both located in downtown Hamilton, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to American Angus Association Foundation or American Cancer Society.