John J. (Jack) Wells, Jr. 79 of Dexter, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1942, the son of the late John J. Wells, Sr. and Kathryn (Bock) Wells.

He moved to Dexter after living in Antioch, Illinois for most of his life. A 1956 graduate of St. Peter Catholic Grammar School and 1960 graduate of Antioch Township High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-1966 serving in Korea. Jack worked for many years in the construction business.

He is survived by his brother Timothy (Denise) Wells of Antioch, Illinois; by nephews and nieces, Jeffrey (Diane) Henning, Keely Wells, Jason (Heather) Folbrick, Lori (Jack) Romine, Timothy (Gina) Henning, Betsy (Darrell) Wells; by great-nephews and nieces, Katy, Michaela, Kyle, Max, MacKenzie, Olivia, Jackson, Timothy, and Mary Grace; and by special friends, Luanne Free and Shelby Thornton. Also, a special thank you to Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter and Preferred Hospice.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terrence Wells, by sisters, Patricia Folbrick and Virginia Henning; and by his beloved companion Sandra Richmond.

Private Inurnment was conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.