Harry C. Wells Jr.

On Monday, April 10, 2023, Harry Clayton Wells, Jr., age 87, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Scott Township and Gauley Bridge, WV. Born July 1st, 1935 to Ruth Irene Ayers and Harry Clayton Wells, Sr.; preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Carole Ann Shields; survived by wife Beverly (O'Wade) Wells, son Dr. David Clayton Wells (Paula), daughter Linda Lee Wells Olechowicz; grandchildren Clayton Scott Wells, Emma Elizabeth Wells and Alison Marie Wells; also survived by his faithful companion Cody. Harry was a lifelong athlete who was skilled in both basketball and baseball, even being offered a pro ball position with the Cleveland Indians. He was selected to the all-tournament team in the West Virginia State Championship as a third baseman, recording two triples, two doubles and a single in five at-bats. Harry loved anything pertaining to WVU; he bled blue and gold, attending WVU and earning a BS in business in 1957 and an MS in 1966 in industrial relations. He was a lifelong member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve upon graduating in 1957. He spent nine years as an offical in the Adjutants General's Corps of the Army Reserve and would earn the rank of Captain prior to being honorably discharged in 1968. Harry worked at U.S. Steel Corporation from December 1961 until his retirement on June 30, 2000. He held a variety of management positions, all in human resources/personnel beginning as a Supervisor of Employment at the Edgar Thompson Works before moving to USS Chemicals Division as Supervisor - Personnel in the Pittsburgh Headquarters in 1966. He remained with USS Chemicals for 19 years, occupying several positions including Director - Personnel Services before returning to U.S. Steel Headquarters Human Resources Department in 1985. He filled several management position in Headquarters before retiring as Manager - Human Resources. Harry was a resident of the South Hills since 1960, initially living in Mt. Lebanon before moving to Scott Township in 1963. He relocated to Upper St. Clair in 1975, where he resided until his passing, and served on Civil Service Commission for several years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church commencing in 1945, beginning as a Charter Member of Falls View, WV Presbyterian Church until becoming a member of Covenant Community Presbyterian Church in Scott Township, where he was an Elder and Clerk of Session, before becoming a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair in 1978. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over forty years, most recently as a member of the Pleasant Hills Guthrie Masonic Lodge #509, the Free and Accepted Masons. A private funeral service is being held for the immediate family only at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600, followed by interment in Jefferson Memorial Park with military funeral honors. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com

Harry C. Wells Jr.

July 1, 1935 - April 10, 2023