Wells Stewart ’54

Wells Stewart died Sept. 18, 2012, in Kerrville, Texas.

Born in San Antonio, he prepared for college at the Lawrenceville School. He became a history major at Princeton, where he was a member of Charter Club and the Varsity Glee Club. After Princeton, he earned a law degree from the University of Texas Law School.

Wells was appointed assistant district attorney in Harris County and later became judge of the 308th District Court of Texas. He was a member of numerous civic organizations, serving as director of the board of regents of Texas Southern University, the Houston Association of Big Brothers, and Goodwill Industries, and as vice president of the Houston Youth Symphony and Ballet. Wells shared his many hobbies and interests with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; his children, Margot, Catherine, Wells Jr., Laurence, Shannon, Ryan, and Forrest; and 13 grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to them in their loss. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77019.