Thomas Adrian Wells, age 81, of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems Pulaski. Thomas was born in Pulaski on July 13, 1944, to Oscar Marvin and Dora Mai Elkins Wells. He worked for Bills Dollar Store in retail and was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ. Thomas had a special love for the outdoors and working on lawn mowers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Dora Wells, and his brother-in-law, Ralph Wallace.
Visitation will be held from 12-2pm on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, with Funeral Services following at 2pm. Interment will be in Lynnwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to East Hill Church of Christ.
Thomas is survived by his sons Tony Wells (Pam) of Pulaski, Jimmy Wells of Athens, John Wells (Jennifer) of Tampa, and Michael Wells (Stephanie) of Tampa. He is also survived by his grandchildren Krystal Resendez, Rebecca Hargrove, Nicholas Wells, Whitney Wells, Jacob Wells, Armondo Wells, Cassidy Wells, and Clayton Wells, as well as 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Wallace of Lawton, OK, niece Angela Richards, nephew Greg Wallace, great-niece Camryn Richards, great-nephew Aiden Richards, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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