Sutton Virgil Wells, Jr.

Mr. Sutton Virgil Wells, Jr. 83, of Swainsboro passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home.  He was born April 25, 1941, to the late Mr. Sutton Wells and Lucille Kemp Wells. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bennie Wells; granddaughter, Anna Leigh Wells.

Mr. Wells was a lifelong resident of Swainsboro. He graduated from Swainsboro High School, class of 1959. Mr. Wells was a member of the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was a member of the Swainsboro Jaycees. Mr. Wells was a member of the First Methodist Church of Swainsboro Chancel Choir before having to retire in 2016 due to health issues. He was a member of the LeRoy Williams Sunday School Class. Mr. Wells retired from the City of Swainsboro as the City Administrator with over 23 years of service from 1975 to 1998. He enjoyed maintaining his yard until his health failed him. He enjoyed working on special projects in the workshop. Mr. Wells greatest joy was his grandchildren, and he loved watching them play sports. His great love for music led him to the many choirs among Swainsboro Churches for special musicals.

Mr. Wells is survived by his wife of 35 year, Judy Wells; children, Michael Wells (Rachel) of Jekyll Island, Cassie McIntyre of Swainsboro; Bishop McIntyre (Torrey) of Dublin; grandchildren, Emma Wells (Brannen), Lainey Antonow (Paul), Ethan Wells, Sydney Rigdon, Katlyn McIntyre (Mason), Reese McIntyre; sister, Patricia Thomas (Al) of Swainsboro; nieces, great nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at The First Methodist Church with Reverend David Unkles officiating, and Reverend Hugh Baxter, Reverend Mark Hardin, committal being performed by Reverend David Unkles.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to service.

A private interment will be at Hawhammock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Honorary Escorts will be the 1959 graduating class of Swainsboro High School, LeRoy Williams Sunday School Class Past & Present members, Past & Present Chancel Choir members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Methodist Church of Swainsboro Organ Fund, 319 W. Main Street, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Sutton Virgil Wells, Jr., 83, of Swainsboro.