Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com David Emmett Wells was born December 2, 1941 to Emmett and Illah Wells in Ohio. He was the youngest of four boys and fifth of seven children. Leaving his home in Cardington, Ohio, he joined the United States Navy and at age 19, while stationed in Keflavik, Iceland, he fell in love and married Bjorg. Theirs was a love that lasted over 51 years and produced three children and a journey that ultimately led them to the foothills of northern Georgia. Three years ago and after the passing of Bjorg, David found love again and married the lovely Joy Seay. David is survived by Joy, Lora, Lovena and David, Lewis, Jordan, Erik, Jayne, Alex, and Mark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2022 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 2:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.