JOHN WAYNE CARAWAY, 66, passed away at
his home Dec. 6, 2016 in Ranger, TX.
John was born in Ranger, TX on March 3, 1950 to
Ofer & Dora Caraway. He attended Ranger High
School in the Class of 1968/69. John had a well
service company & worked well at that for forty
years. John sure had a sense of humor and could
make anybody smile. He never met a stranger and
he would sit and talk with you for hours. He
loved people and would give the shirt off his
back. He took very good care of his family and
loved every minute of it. John's hobbies included
fishing, hunting, camping, and playing music.
John was preceded in death by his parents and two
sons James Wells (RHS-1988) & Steven Wells (RHS-
1992); also a great grandson, Rowlyn Keyser.
John is survived by his wife, Barbara Lynn Caraway
of Ranger; his brother, Ofer Jackson, Jr. Caraway
(O.J., RHS-1967) and his wife Judy. He is also
survived by his children, John Caraway (JR, RHS-
1997) and his wife Ashley, Jerry Wells (RHS-1984)
and his wife Vickie, Mike Wells (RHS-1987) & his
wife Toni, Jammie Lynn Caraway Wilson (RHS-2002)
and her husband Whitt Wilson (RHS-2002) all of
Ranger. He is also survived by his grandchildren,
Hunter Caraway, Justin and Mat Wells, Meagan,
Stormy, Crystal, Heather, and Tyler all also of
Ranger. John was blessed with numerous great-
grandchildren, and 2 nieces, Alisha and Sonya.
John will be dearly missed.
WIFE: BARBARA LYNN CARAWAY, 77, a cherished
mother, granny and friend, passed away peacefully
in her home on Dec. 29, 2024 surrounded by her
family, with interment was at Macedonia Cemetery
in Stephens County, TX.
Barbara was born on Aug. 3, 1947 in Jefferson, TX.
She was a beautiful soul who was hardworking, strong
and generous beyond belief. Her love language was
cooking, no one went hungry in her presence. Barbara
enjoyed working in cafe's and owned several throughout
her lifetime and enjoyed connecting with the community.
Barbara was passionate about her husband, John Wayne,
who was the love of her life and she loved her family
fiercely and unconditionally. Her hobbies included
sewing, crafting, fishing, camping and going to the
casino to play her slot machines.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John
Wayne Caraway; three sons, Michael, James and
Steven Wells and numerous other beloved family
members.
She is survived by her siblings; Wayne Davlin and
wife, June of Ranger, Glenda Thompson of Saginaw,
Tommy Wells and wife, Patty of Colorado City; her
son, Jerry Allen Wells and wife, Vicki Lynn of
Odessa; grandchildren, JC and Seila Stone, Justin
Wells, Heather Beeman, Meagan and Tommy Keyser,
Zachary and Chelsea Stone, Mat and Tamarah Wells,
Stormy Wells, Crystal and Daniel Plascencia, Tyler
and Kelsey Wells, James Wells, Jr. and numerous
great-grandchildren.