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Submitted: 1/1/23 • Approved: 1/7/23 • Last Updated: 2/8/23 • R1463429-G0-S3
1997 - Apr 18, 2020
Wells Curry Bratton, 23, left this earth to be with the angels on April 18, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with addiction. Like many of his friends and contemporaries, the opioid epidemic was a fight too powerful for him to overcome and only God could set him free and heal him. He is survived by his mother Alison Offutt Hayes, his father Dwight Curry Bratton, his beloved sister Blissett Grace Bratton, his stepfather Mark "the Bossman" Hayes, and step brothers Colin and Franz Hayes.
He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Barbara Byrne Lewis and Paul Offutt (Kay), his paternal grandparents Glena and Wade Bratton, and step paternal grandmother Marilyn Hayes. He also leaves behind aunts and uncles Byrne Offutt (Dyan), Page Huddles (Kirk), Lea O'Hara, Heather Offutt and his five cousins, Ryan O'Hara, Chase Huddles, Lila Huddles, Ryder Offutt, and Heather Offutt.
Wells, aka Freshy/Wellsman/Bean, was a true outdoorsman who loved to duck hunt, fish and play golf. In fact, the last golf game he played was his best score ever! He loved video games and was an ace Fortnite player. Wells was a proud graduate of Catholic High School for Boys, Class of 2015, and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He also cheered on the North Carolina Tar Heels and New Orleans Saints any chance he could! Wells will be missed by his many friends, with special mention of his cherished pal Charlsi Konecny and his pup Zorro.
Wells' family will remember him as a sweet, funny, history buff, and gentle soul with a heart bigger than life itself. He leaves behind many loved memories such as the dance of the day, "the casual look off" for photographs, and a variety of sophomoric hijinks. He was an Olympic champion sleeper and gave the best bear hugs. He never met a white shirt he didn't immediately stain. At his core, he was one of the finest men you could ever hope to know. To say he was fun to be around would be the ultimate in understatements. As Wells often said when asked if he needed anything, "Nah, I'm good" and yes, he is good as he now has his angel wings.
Due to the restrictions and COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a private funeral service for his family. A celebration of Wells' life will be held at a later date. The family requests that any memorials be made to the substance abuse center of your choice or to the Oasis Renewal Center, 14913 Cooper Orbit Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas 72223.
Contributed on 1/1/23 by eagle12953
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