Cletus Wells, 90, husband of 71 years to Betty Franklin Wells, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his home. Born July 8, 1928 in Washington County, KY, Cletus was the son of the late Erastus and Bessie Walls Wells.

Including his parents, Cletus was preceded in death by one great granddaughter, and ten siblings, Velma Drury, Sally Drury, Dorothy Goins, Ruby Drury, Onita McGaughey, Gertie Satterly, Clinton Wells, Clifton Wells, Orbrey Wells, and Curtis Wells.

Cletus worked as a farmer, carpenter and laid flooring for Goins' Floor Covering. A member of the Open Bible Church in Lawrenceburg, Cletus enjoyed gardening and sharing his garden with his family and neighbors.

Along with his wife, Cletus is survived by two children, Beverly Cunningham and her husband Connie and Rick Wells and his wife Terry, both of Lawrenceburg; 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25 ^th beginning at 2:00 PM at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 12 noon until the time of service at 2 PM.

Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Wells, Jeff Cunningham, Andrew Cunningham, Jacob Cunningham, Blaine Carpenter, and Dale Carpenter.

Memorials are suggested to the Open Bible Church, 1830 Old Frankfort Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Bluegrass Hospice Care, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com