Leslie D. Wayne Wellman of Newark, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born November 25, 1946, in Bradford, the son of Leslie Franklin and Nola Faye (McAdams) Wellman.
He attended Bradford High School and married the love of his life, Glenda, on October 3, 1974. He worked for Brown Jordan for over 20 years, and later became a truck driver, retiring from Dowell Trucking.
He was a United States Army veteran, enjoyed working with horses, and loved his family. He would help anyone he could. He believed in giving his all and expecting nothing in return.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorene Vance and Marie Woodham; and his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda (Malone) Wellman of the home; one son, Michael Scott Sorenson of Blue Springs, Missouri; one daughter, Angela Epting, and husband, Shelbert of Batesville; one brother, Jerry Wellman of Bradford; one sister, Helen Sweet of Bakersville, California; three grandchildren, Chelsea Wellman of Baytown, Texas, Morgan Edwards of Batesville, and Angeleika Epting of Batesville, Arkansas; two great-grandchildren, Sylas and Tatum; several nieces and nephews; and a lifetime of friends.
Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Friday at Watson Cemetery with Bro. Tom Jones officiating. Visitation is Thursday, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home.
