Douglas Elliott Wells, 22, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his home. Elliott was born in Owensboro on June 5, 1998, to Douglas Ray Wells and Tresa Green Wells.
He was a senior at Western Kentucky University and had been on the Presidentâs List and Deanâs List while enrolled as a broadcasting and public relations major with a minor in journalism. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, served an internship with WKU Athletics and wrote for the WKU Herald. He played soccer since the age of 3 and also ran track and cross country. He was on the DCHS state soccer championship team in 2016 and also played for Owensboro United Soccer League and Evansville Soccer Club. He loved UK basketball, the NBA, the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Red Sox. Elliott had a genuine smile and was loved by all, and he loved everyone in return. He was a true social butterfly.