Jimmy Steven Wells, Sr, 79, of East Alton, IL died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Bria of Godfrey in Godfrey, IL.

He was born on September 19, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Edgar Charles Wells and Gwyndlon (nee: Berry) Wells.

Jimmy married Pauline Callahan and she preceded him in death in 2010.

The U.S. Navy veteran retired from National Maintenance and Repair in Hartford, IL after 19 years of service.  He was a frequent customer of the Wood River Doughnut shop and he enjoyed hunting and BINGO.  Jimmy was known as a workaholic.

Jimmy is survived by 4 daughters:  Joetta Sykes of Collinsville, Tanya Wells-Daugherty of Balrico, FL, Susie Storie of Chaffee, MO and Tammy Richards of East Alton; a son, Jimmy Wells, Jr of Collinsville; several grandchildren and many great grandchildren; a brother Roger David Wells of Gulf Shores, AL; 4 sisters:  Janet Martin of Milton, FL, Dorthea Shipman of Kirksville, MO, Robin Plantz of Caseyville and Leslie Wells  and his significant other, Juanita Esteel.

Besides his wife and parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by a sister, Glodean Smith.

A memorial visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com