Max Dewaine Wells, 88 of Friona passed away April 26, 2023 in Amarillo. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Graveside Services scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in the Friona Cemetery with Jeff Procter, officiating. Burial following by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Max was born September 24, 1934 in Hereford to Harland Clay and Jewell Lola Johnson Wells. He later married Jo Ann Godfrey April 24, 1965 in Dimmitt.

Max was a longtime area farmer that was very much about business and making sure his land was cared for first and best. His family would say that Max had a good and long memory, was a bit bossy, but still kept a sense of humor .

He is preceded in death by his parents- Harland and Jewell, his wife -Jo Ann Wells, and 1 brother- Harold Joe Wells.

Those remaining to mourn his passing include 2 brothers-Jim Roy Wells and wife Cherry, and Rex Wells and wife Sue, all of Friona, 1 sister-Janice Chesher of Hereford, and 1 sister-in-law- Joyce Wells of Friona .

Please send memorial donations to Prairie Acres Nursing Home 201 East 15 th St. Friona, Texas 79035 .

You may send memories of Max to the family by visiting his personal web page exclusively at: hansardfamily.com