Harvey William Wells, 92, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Medicalodge Jackson County. He was born July 29, 1931 in Hamburg, IA, the son of Lester Dean and Nellie Marie (Mount) Wells.

Harvey attended rural high schools. He proudly served in the Unites States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 – 1952.

He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 31 years, retiring in 1987 as Assembly Supervisor.

Harvey was a member of the Larkinburg Christian Church, Meriden OES #399 and a 50 year mason, most recently of the Mayetta Masonic Lodge #393.

Harvey married Pamelia Ann "Pam" Magill on May 19, 2012 in Florence, KS. They celebrated over 11 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Wells of the home; daughter-in-law, Carrie Wells of Gladstone, MO; 2 step-sons, Paul Wikoff (Susan) of Florence, KS and Russell Wikoff (Cindy) of New Berlin, WI; 5 sisters, Helen Rice of Gladstone, MO, Darlene Dise- Brucker of Laguna Miguel, CA, Carolyn Glassman of Ville Park, CA, Minnie Arnhold (Allen) of Topeka, KS and Janet Brady (Karl) of Lemon Grove, CA; brother, Harold McAlexander of Denison, KS; granddaughter, Chantel Peppers (Nathan); 2 great-grandchildren, Clayton and Kayden; 5 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Wells and Nellie McAlexander; son, Michael Wells; 2 sisters, Loveta Evensdorf and Mildred Lester; 2 brothers, Roy and Junior McAlexander.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the South Denison Cemetery.  Family will greet friends 5:30 – 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 2, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.