Sammie L. Wells

Sammie Lee Wells—retired educator of the Atlanta Public School System—was born on January 14, 1943 in Pompano Beach, Florida as the youngest son of the late Mrs. Zula Mae Wells and Mr. Lee Smith. Affectionately known to many as “Bro,” “Road Man,” “Tex,” or “Wine,” Sammie Lee was educated in the public schools of Broward County, graduating from Blanche Ely High School where he lettered in football and basketball. After graduation, he attended Kittrell College in North Carolina before matriculating at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, where he met and married Christine Thomas. Married in 1968, they became guardians of a niece (Shanda Johnson), and after her passing, they became guardians of her two youngest children (Raven and Micah). At an early age, Sammie Lee professed his faith, joining Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach; as an adult, he became a member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. Realizing the value of an education, he received an AS degree from Kittrell College, a BA degree in physical education from Morris Brown, and the MA in counseling as well as certification in educational administration from Atlanta University. His extensive career was spent in the Atlanta School System as a high school coach, a counselor, an administrator, and a special liaison counselor for children housed at Oak Hill Homes for Dependent Children. Included among his accomplishments are charter life member of the TAY Club of Morris Brown College, MBC Hall of Fame inductee, and Outstanding Coach of the Year for Roosevelt High School. “The Road Man” made his last sojourn on April 17, 2016, transcending this earthly realm at DeKalb General Hospital. Home Going services will be on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11AM at Beulah Baptist Church-2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur GA. Reverend Jerry D. Black- Senior Pastor. Viewing/Visitation will be Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 10-8pm at the South DeKalb Chapel of Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home. WAKE from 6pm-7pm. His final resting place will be at Kennedy Memorial Gardens-2500 River Rd., a Ellenwood Ga. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc-4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur GA. (404) 241-5656

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Sammie L. Wells

January 14, 1943 - April 17, 2016