Statesboro,

Mr. David John Wellman, age 72, of Statesboro, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, after an extended illness.  He was a native of Wadena, Minnesota, and graduated high school there.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army, later became a captain, and was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.  Among numerous awards and medals, he was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, and eighteen Air Medal Awards.  He retired from the National Guard after a combined thirty-two years of service.  He lived in Statesboro most of his life, attended Georgia Southern University, and worked with ITT Grinnell for several years.  For many years, he worked as a correctional officer at Coastal State Prison in Savannah, and Smith Transitional Center in Claxton.  He was Methodist by faith. 

Mr. Wellman is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Blanche Campbell Wellman; one daughter, Kelly Wellman, both of Statesboro; one sister, Alice Arnold of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 21st at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Plowman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ohoopee Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Retreat, P.O. Box 19555, Panama City Beach, Florida 32417 or by visiting their website at warriorbeachretreat.org

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