Wayne Elbert Wells
December 16, 1925 ~ March 12, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Wayne Elbert Wells, 91, of Asheville, died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Haywood Co., he was a son of the late Grover C. and Nellie Stines Wells. Mr. Wells worked as a house painter and enjoyed making music, including the guitar, harmonica, and singing lead for groups, including many sessions at the Shindig on the Green.
Surviving are his wife, Estella Duquette Wells; step-daughters, Ruby Marie Green, Grace Suzanne Meyerhoffer and Dorothy Clement; step-sons, William R. Thomas, Jr., Fred Edward Thomas, and Clifford Thomas; sister, Wilma Brooks; brother, Glenn Wells; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Wilma, Rocky, Wayne Wells Family, Our sincere condolences to each of Wayne’s loved ones. We are so sorry to learn of his passing. May God provide you with peace and comfort in the coming days.
Estella and family: I was sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was such a kind and humble person. I pray that God’s love will bring you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.
ESTELLA OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME WE LOVE YOU AS WE DID WAYNE SO IF YOU NEED US JUST GIVE US A CALL GOD BLESS YOU
Hearing the news of this on Facebook saddens me. He was a good man who made my grandmother happy with love. He was always my grandfather. We I’ll miss him. But when one passed away they don’t simply die. They live on in our hearts and minds. We loved you pawpaw Wayne. You’ll be missed.
wilma and family, so sorry about wayne’s passing , may God be beside you all your sadness. prayers for the family. juanita teague blankenship daughter of callie wells and jim teague.
Very honored to have had this man as a granddad. He lived his life to the fullfillest. Loved my granny wells very much. He had a great heart and soul. No doubt in my head that he is watching over us all. Peace and comfort to all my fsmily, granny and his friends whi loved him dearly. Love u granddad.
Wilma,Jodie,Tony,Sharon,Sheila and your entire family, we are sending our condolences with much love & hugs to each of you. Still remember lots of our childhood & fun memories. To name a few of all those childhood memories, I would go over at your Papaw or Uncle Wayne’s with Sharon or Jodie for some play time. Those fun memories with our Tea sets or making mud pies! And those mud pies were the very best…..we thought!!! Your Uncle Wayne would tell us how grrrreat they were! Most of all it was very obvious Uncle Wayne loved each of you very much. And you all had that same special love for your Uncle Wayne too. ( also with my condolences it is impossible to not share those wonderful memories of Charles,Helen,Wilma & Ray, my overnight stays with either family & at either of homes,& camping trips makes for great childhood memories.And I truly think of you all often & hope you all are doing well too.) With those very special Angels from above as they surround each of you wiwwth their special presence. ‘ to share a lil info’…’Just remember Uncle Wayne hasn’t left you…He only changed locations, and what a beautiful location that must be’. As we all know life is precious and precious is the time used with those we love.
Much need of love
Memories made…………= those memories is…………..ONE of many is our love from us. love from our heart’s to all your heart’s. Jean Grooms Trantham
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one. Take comfort in God’s promise to swallow up death forever. Isaiah 25:8