Obituary of Charles M Wellman

Bedford- Charles M. Wellman, 87, of Bedford, died at 12:25 pm on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. Born to Worth and Lenore E. (White) Wellman on March 12, 1929 in Bloomington, IN. He married Virginia Newton and she preceded him in death and he then married Carolyn Axsom in 1995 and she survives. He graduated from Bloomington High School and was retired from CSX railroad 1989. He joined the Lions Club in 1975 and was Chairman of the fogging program for 35 years, handicap ramps for 19 years the pancake festival for several years. He also worked vision screening and Bedford parade line-up. He was a longtime member of Englewood Baptist Church. He loved golf and woodworking, especially making wooden bowls and he belonged to South Eastern Wood Turners of Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; one son, Dane Wellman of Nashville, TN; one stepson, Mike Axsom (Karen) of Bedford; one step-grandson, Dustin Shoults (Regan) of OK; grandchildren Autumn Salagen (Julian) of Camby, Kayla Henderson, Patti Wellman, and Adam Wellman, all of Bedford, Grant and Clark Wellman of TN; five great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one brother, Sam Wellman (Janice) of Bloomington; a daughter- in- law, Grenda Nickless of Bedford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Katie Lantz, Fred and Latonia Baker, Bill and Janice Baker, Jim Baker, Judy Mason, and Teresa Wellman. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Brian and Stephen Wellman; stepson, Donald Axsom; stepdaughter, Susie Axsom and one brother, Jim Wellman. Funeral services will be at 10 am on Wednesday, March 16th in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor David Ferry officiating. A committal service will be at 12 pm on Wednesday at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.