Charles Bennett Wells, Sr., 78, of Hanson, KY passed away at 12:54 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on January 31, 1936 in Hanson, KY to the late Margaret and Harry Wells, Sr. He was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a conductor for CSX Railroad. Charles was a member of Hanson United Methodist Church in Hanson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Wells, Jr. and James Robert Wells.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Chris) Knight of Slaughters, KY; his son, Chuck (Christa) Wells of Hanson; his brother, Richard T. (Eleanor) Wells of Hanson; his sister, Margaret E. (Larry) Hallum of Madisonville; his granddaughters, Ariel Wells, Kylee Knight, Kennedy Knight and Chloe Wells; his grandsons, Caleb Wells and Kael Knight; his sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Wells and Shirley Wells; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor William Moore officiating. Burial to follow in Hanson Cemetery in Hanson.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Monday at Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Richard Wells, Larry Hallum, Chris Knight, Bob Wells, Mike Wells and Joe Haywood. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Wells and Kael Knight.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson United Methodist Church in Hanson. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.