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In memory of

James "JB" Bennett Wells

Oakland, CA

December 22, 1942 - January 22, 2024

Dec 22, 1942 - Jan 22, 2024

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In memory of

James "JB" Bennett Wells

Passed

January 22, 2024
Born

December 22, 1942
Resided

Oakland, CA

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James Bennett Wells

December 22, 1942 – January 22, 2024

James Bennett Wells, 81 of Oakland, CA. passed away peacefully on January 22nd surrounded by his loving family at home. Born in Washington DC to Roy and Virginia Wells, he spent his formative years in Parkersburg West Virginia, where he worked as a Grocery Clark at his family-owned grocery store, Wells Grocery located on Grand Central Ave., until he graduated from Parkersburg High School in …

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Jim and I went to PHS and graduated together. He dated my best friend and we often double dated. I have the above gradu…

Jim and I went to PHS and graduated together. He dated my best friend and we often double dated. I …

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plymouth church of christ

Born

December 22nd, 1942

Passed away

January 22nd, 2024

Oakland, CA

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