BELTON- Theodore R. Wells Jr., 89, of Belton died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Wells was born on November 1, 1929, in Muhlenberg County. He was a member and former elder of Central City Church of Christ. Mr. Wells proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, worked in the coal mining industry for 30 years as a coal miner and inspector. His passion was cattle farming. He was born, raised and peacefully passed away at his family farm. Mr. Wells is preceded in death by his grandson, Tad Cobb; parents, Theodore Sr. and Alsie Wells. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ferguson Wells; daughter, Lynette (Don) Cobb of Belton; grandchildren, Adria Smith of Athens, AL and Gage Cobb of Athens, AL; great-grandchildren, Bradon, Gavin, Makenzie Smith of Athens AL; Eli and Micah Cobb of Somerville AL; Brendon Cobb of Decatur, IL; brother, Dalton (June) Wells of Belton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00AM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Mr. Bob Edlin officiating. Burial will be in Hortons Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.