Matthew Lee Wells

Matthew Lee Wells, aged 32, of Pineview, Georgia, passed away on January 9th, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on February 18th, 1992, to Nora Lee Wells (Sheffield) and James David Wells in Frankfurt, Germany. Matthew graduated from Pulaski High School in Hawkinsville, Georgia, in 2011.

Matthew had a diverse array of passions that defined his life. He was an avid gardener, tending to his home garden with dedication and care. As a skilled craftsman, he spent countless hours creating and building projects that showcased his creativity and attention to detail. A gifted musician, Matthew spent many years composing, singing, and collaborating on music with his best friend, Devin. He also had a love for cooking, always experimenting with new recipes and ingredients, striving to perfect every dish he created. Known to his friends and family as the embodiment of the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none," Matthew was constantly improving and refining everything he did. His spirit was one of endless curiosity and a desire to bring out the best in everything he touched. Above all, Matthew was a beloved friend and family member. His laughter, kindness, and thoughtful approach to life's simple joys made a lasting impact on all who knew him.

He leaves behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and a deep love for life that will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

During his last days, he found and renewed his relationship with our Heavenly Father, and is now in Heaven with those that have been waiting on him.

Matthew is preceded in death by Ronald Wells (paternal grandfather), Walden Lowery (paternal step-grandfather), Frances Sheffield Wilkerson (née Spires)(maternal grandmother) and Jimmy Leon Sheffield (maternal grandfather). He is survived by: his daughter Kylah Brianna Wells (Nash), his mother Nora Lee Sheffield, his father James David Wells, his grandmother Betty Jo Lowery (nee Gibbs), his siblings James David Wells II and Kelly Elizabeth Hall and her husband Jeremy Hall, with their daughter, Matthew's niece, Sophie. He is survived by multiple aunts and uncles: Wallace Wilkerson (Maria), Frances Illene Sheffield (Shannon), and Jessica Shierling (Allen), as well as his maternal cousin, Whitney Combee (Morgan).