James Loyd Wells, Sr.

James Loyd Wells, Sr., a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA went to be with his Lord on November 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Norfield, Mississippi to Willis William and Myrtis Earnestine (Green) Wells. On June 24, 1949 he married his high school sweetheart Billie Sue (Roberts) Wells. He was a carpenter by trade and also worked for Sherman Construction, Fred Smith Builders, Roy Schnebelen Sr., Contractor and Charlie Massey. He eventually opened up his own cabinetmaking business. His passion was playing fast pitch softball. He was an accomplished pitcher and was recruited for many tournament teams besides the teams he played on weekly. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, three-wheeler riding and spending time with family. (A good game of horseshoes, marbles and swimming in the river was the best).

He is survived by his children Beth Heirtzler (William), Loyd Wells (Valerie), and Carol Arboneaux (Earl), grandchildren Ashley Savoie (Tim), Aaron Heirtzler (Nicole), Alison Bradford (Gordon), Aline Shaffer (Garrett), Alissa McCartney (Kevin), Jennifer Falcon (Ben), Jena' Richard, Brian Flurry (Jennifer), Amy Williams (Anthony), Toby Arboneaux, Benji Arboneaux (Stephanie), and Sherry Dillingham, great-grandchildren Madie Johansson (Ryne), Tyler Savoie(Doodle), Jacob Savoie, Hailey Patin (David), Kali and Slade Heirtzler, Austin Bradford(Jules), Ava Bradford, Carleigh Culotta (Cory), Ty and Clarabeth Shaffer, Avery, Addison and Colton McCartney, Kaylee Domingue, Kyndle and Kolby Fontenot, Riley Falcon, Raelyn and Dalton Richard, Cody and Elizabeth Flurry, Peyton and Paisley Williams, Violet and Caroline Dillingham, Treg and Drew Arboneaux, and great-great grandchildren Sadie and Josie Johansson, June and Wells Culotta, Scottie Savoie and one great-great granddaughter, Blaire coming soon.

He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Sue (Roberts) Wells, parents Willis William & Myrtis Earnestine (Green) Wells, two brothers Harry Arnold Wells, Willie Joe Wells, two sisters Wilda Mae (Sis) Moak, Dorothy Nell Clark, grandson Jason Wells and great grandchild Cole Shaffer.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm with a funeral service starting at 2:00pm at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Brian Flurry, Cody Flurry, Austin Bradford, Ty Shaffer, Slade Heirtzler, and Jacob Savoie. Honorary pallbearers: Aaron Heirtzler and Tyler Savoie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in James’ name to his church Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.