Robert Louis "Bobby" Wells
February 20, 1956 ~ September 1, 2024
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ROCKY MOUNT – Robert Louis “Bobby” Wells, Jr., age 68, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born in Wilson County, NC on February 20, 1956, he was the oldest son of the late Robert L. Wells, Sr. and Jean Wells Williams. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Gail Rose Wells.
Bobby was a member of Grace Baptist Temple. He especially enjoyed being with his family and friends. A loving and dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend, he will be forever missed and loved by all who knew him.
Bobby is survived by his sons, Mark Allan Wells, Jason Paul Wells and wife, Jamie, and Phillip Andrew Wells and fiancé, Erica; his daughter, Dana Wells Harrell and husband, Jonathan; his grandchildren, Ryan, Phillip “PJ”, Kaleb, Amber, Taylor, Carter, Sean and Baylee; his great-granddaughter, Samantha; his sisters, Helen Wells Baker and husband, Donald Ray and Sharon Wells Barwick and husband, Junior; his brothers, James Earl “Jamie” Wells and wife, Robin, and Calvin Lee Wells and wife, Jennifer; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Bobby’s life will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service at Edgecombe Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Dana, Helen, Jamie, Calvin and family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. We go back a very long time, back to our days as neighbors on Cokey Rd. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Thanks for the memories
Our Deepest Condolences to the family of our cousin Bobby.The Storey FamilyAlan and JayBetty and ChrisIan, Scott, Bobby and Lena
I worked with Robert for a number of years at the City of Rocky Mount. He was a pleasure to work with and always worked for the benefit of Rocky Mount residents. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Helen & Donald, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. May God grant you peace, comfort, and strength when you will need them most only He can give.
David & Cheryl Landin
In loving memory of my oldest brother .
You are kept in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Robert was a very good family man and employee. Sincerely Ken A. Graves
Bobby was the best oldest brother that any body could have. He always looked out for me even when we had our disagreements. I will always love him.
your brother Jamie
Words cannot express the heartache we feel. Robert (Bobby) was one of the best Brothers
and brother in laws. He was one of the most knowledgeable people I know,
We learned so much from him over the years. But had good times camping, fishing and just visiting.
He will always be in our hearts.
I may have aggregated you when we were growing up but you didn’t let anyone else pick on me. You were my protector and I will always love you big brother.
“Uncle Bobby always had the right answers, was the smartest person in the world, and could do or build ANYTHING.” That was my perception as a young child….and not much has changed since then. He loved the Lord, loved his family and cherished time spent with each and every person. Although I will truly miss our time together, I will always cherish the memories we have. I am thankful for an Uncle that could do ANYTHING!
– Justine
To Phillip and Family, A prayer covering of comfort and peace for you all. Your Daddy lived a full life and he was well loved…and he knew it.
Our mother had always said that Bobby started at a very young age taking things apart so that he could learn how they were put together and that gave him a very vast knowledge of how things worked as well as how to make things. Bobby was one of the greats that stuck to his principles even if it was not popular. I will always admire my brother and I will always love him.