Keith Barton Wells

Keith Barton Wells, 74, of Liberty, Texas passed away November 2, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Barton was born May 18, 1948 in Brady, Texas. He was adopted by Jake Wells and Frances Melton Wells.

Barton lived in Liberty his entire life and was a member of the 1967 graduating class of Liberty High School. He worked as a diesel mechanic and had a love for cars. He enjoyed restoring old cars and was a fan of the National Hot Rod Association. Barton also participated in drag racing in Baytown at the local track.

Barton was preceded in death by his parents Jake Wells and Frances Melton Wells. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon Wells; children, Brandy Corral and husband Gene, Heather Wells, Courtney Wells and husband Josh Aguilar; grandchildren, Logan Carter, Lance Carter, Ava Aguilar; Numerous friends.

The celebration of life for Barton Wells will held on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Liberty VFW Hall. 

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Before creating Bluebonnet News in 2018, Vanesa Brashier was a community editor for the Houston Chronicle/Houston Community Newspapers. During part of her 12 years at the newspapers, she was assigned as the digital editor and managing editor for the Humble Observer, Kingwood Observer, East Montgomery County Observer and the Lake Houston Observer, and the editor of the Dayton News, Cleveland Advocate and Eastex Advocate. Over the years, she has earned more than two dozen writing awards, including Journalist of the Year.

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