Joe Wells, age 57, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Joe was born on September 14, 1954 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Joseph Edward and Peggy Lou (Clayton) Wells. On August 22, 1981 he married Ann (Jewell) Wells in Tulsa, Oklahoma and they were married for over 30 years before Joe's death. Joe worked as a computer specialist for the University of Arkansas and he enjoyed the outdoors; camping, fishing, canoeing, and making flies for fly fishing. Joe also enjoyed photography and cooking, and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Joe is survived by his mother; his wife, Ann Wells of the home; one son, Matthew Lyndon Wells of the home; one daughter, Katie Wells of the home; other relatives and friends. Private family memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in honor of Joe Wells to The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture (PO BOX 588, Poteau, OK 74953) (918) 647-9123 or www.kerrcenter.com or to the Willard Walker Hospice Home (325 Longview Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703) (479) 463-2273 or www.wregional.com/washington-regional-hospice . Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Memorial Monday, January 1st, 0001