James Wesley Wells

James W. Wells, age 82, of Cleveland Heights, passed away January 28, 2023, at Montefiore Nursing Home. Born August 2, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Paul and Laura (nee: Washburn) Wells, Jim had been a resident of Northeast Ohio for most of his life. While raising three sons with his wife, Wilma, he was a career analyst for the computer industry and a lifetime active parishioner in the Episcopal Church. Furthermore, he sang in many choral groups, including church choir, Messiah chorus, and the Johnny Appleseed Singers. Survivors include his children, Stephen Wells, Martin Wells, and Ryan Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alan Wells. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at St. James Church in Painesville with inurnment at the church columbarium to follow. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Services are entrusted to the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Chardon, Painesville, Madison & Fairport Harbor. Donations are suggested to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/donate . Obituary, online condolences, and memorial gifts are available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .