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Travis-Noe Funeral Home
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Kirksville MO 63501
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Edward Jason Wellman
1990 – 2011

Edward Jason Wellman, 21, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (March 22, 2011) at his home.

The son of Mark Len and Paulette Janice (Brackney) Wellman, he was born February 20, 1990 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Jason is survived by his father and step-mother, Mark and Carol Wellman of Kirksville, MO; his mother and step-father, Paulette and Roy Martel of Madison, MO; his grandfather, Edward Johnson “Jack” Wellman of Kirksville, MO; step-grandparents, Julie Martel of FL and Fred Richardson of IL; two brothers, David Goring and wife Nicole of Moberly, MO and Sgt. Brian Goring, U.S.A.F. of New Jersey; two sisters, Jessica Wellman of Kirksville, MO and Lisa Salter and husband Cody of Columbia, MO; two step-brothers, Dr. Chris Martel, D.D.S. and Mike Martel and wife Danielle all of Oregon; two nephews, Evan Martel of Oregon and Gage Elsbury and niece Paisley Quinn Goring both of Moberly, MO. He is also survived by uncles and aunts, Mike and Susan Wellman of Kirksville, MO and Raymond and Linda Brackney of Brookfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grace Opal (Valentine) Wellman and Paul Raymond and Julia Cleon (Fleshman) Brackney.

Jason was a graduate of Kirksville High School with the Class of 2008. During high school he was employed at Farm & Home. From 2008 to 2009, Jason lived in Columbia while attending Moberly Area Community College. At the time of his death, Jason was employed as an associate at Home Depot in Kirksville.

Jason had many interests, hobbies, and proud accomplishments. Beginning in the sixth grade and through his junior year at Kirksville Senior High School, Jason was a member of the Concert and Marching Bands, where he initially played the trumpet and later switched to the tuba. While in high school, Jason was actively involved in the youth group at the First Baptist Church and volunteered there as needed and without hesitation. During his high school years, Jason developed a passion for computers and electronics, quickly becoming the person everyone went to for help on their computer. He built his own computer and was very proud to show it off to his family and friends. Jason also enjoyed playing on his X-Box and spending time with his online friends (AKA McFatty).

Every year, Jason looked forward to spending time on Uncle Mike’s farm preparing for hunting season and hunting with Dad and Uncle Mike. Jason loved being outdoors and even developed a passion for gardening last summer, where he proudly started his own garden. Jason loved traveling each year with Mom and Roy and visited many historical places, several states, and both oceans. Jason was especially fascinated with the history of the Civil War and he would spend numerous hours researching and studying anything and everything surrounding the Civil War.

Jason was a very kind-hearted, caring person and was always ready to make someone smile. Jason was loved by many and will always be remembered.

Public visitation will be held Saturday (March 26, 2011) with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday (March 27, 2011) at Travis-Noe Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Voga officiating. Interment will follow the service at Parkview Memorial Gardens in Kirksville.

Pallbearers will be Victor Gonzalez, Tanner McClanahan, William Athon, Jeremy Sizemore, Gerald “Tom” Crowe and Antonio Stiltner. Honorary bearers will be Cody Salter, Joshua Gregory, Jason Chrisman, Daniel Bonnel and Joey Spencer.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Jason may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.