Lloyd "Jake" Albert Wells

Lloyd “Jake” Albert Wells, 96, of Essex, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home. Lloyd was born on June 8, 1926, in Rogers Township, the son of Merritt and Laurena (Jensen) Wells. Lloyd was raised on the farm and, when of age, he joined the Navy. While Lloyd and his twin brother, Lawrence were young, they would walk 2.5 miles to school, catching snakes along the way to throw at their sister, Grace. He worked with radio and television with Lawrence; he was always on call, helping people with carpentry or farm work. He also spent many years doing factory work. Lloyd loved playing his favorite card game, Eucher, and would meet with retired farmers once a week to play. He loved watching the Cubs baseball team. Lloyd had many skills; he could cook, build and side, farm, raise cattle, and most importantly, he lovingly cared for his children. Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife, Paquita Wells; his sister, Grace Lloyd; his children, Larry Wells, Gary Wells, and Cheryl Wells; Victor Wells, Lester (Gina) Wells of Florida, and Debbie (Dan) Belor of Kentucky; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Everett Wells, Jessie Wells, Florence Wells, Faye Spies, Ray Wells, Fern VanSlette, Helen Lippold, Roy Wells, John Wells, Lawrence Wells, and Dale Wells. Visitation for Lloyd will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee, from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. A funeral service will begin at 12:00PM, with burial immediately following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elmwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.