William Harrison Wells, Jr 95 of Pensacola, Florida passed away Friday October 29, 2021, Mr. Wells born July 5, 1926 was a lifelong native and resident of Pensacola. Mr. Wells attended the University of Alabama. In 1954, Mr. Wells was one of the 5 founding members of the Krewe of Lafitte and had the privilege of being the first Jean Lafitte. Mr. Wells was President and owner of the family business, Wells Glass and Paint Company founded by his parents Mr. and Mrs. William H Wells.

Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his father William H Wells his mother Helen E Wells, his sister Helen Anne Wells. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Harrison and his two Grandsons Daniel P Schweighofer (Rachel) and Andrew P HarrisonHanson (Jenny) and his only great grandchild Jade HarrisonHanson. Mr. Wells is also survived by close family friend Sherry McCrea and her immediate family.


Mr. Wells will be inurned at St John's Cemetery next to his parents and sister. A celebration of life will be held at a later time due to the pandemic. The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice for the care given to Mr. Wells and the family in his last days.