Paul Ray Wells, 54, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, was killed in an incident of gun violence on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born October 1, 1963, in Lexington to Jackie Ray and Judith Soper Wells, he worked as a driller and was remembered for his love of fishing and for caring for his yard and home. He is survived by his sister Kathryn Wells and other relatives and close companions.

The circumstances of his death remain undisclosed to the public.