Gary Norman Wells

Gary Norman Wells obituary

Gary Norman Wells

Gary Wells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson's Funeral Directors & Cemetery on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Gary Norman Wells, lovingly called Bubba was born December 29, 1937 in Lubbock, Tx to Burnett Monroe "B.M." Wells & Cora Ethel York Wells. He married the love of his life: Eulanda Renee Coberly February 18, 1972 in Clovis, NM. He retired from the El Paso Furrs Wholesale Warehouse after 37 years. Gary & Renee enjoyed traveling. His favorite places to go were Montana, Utah, Wyoming, & Canada. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, and horse racing.

Gary went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 87 years, 7 months, & 22 days. His parents: B.M. & Cora Wells, & his brother James Wells were waiting for him at Heaven's gate.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 53 ½ years: Renee Wells, daughter: Teal Stargel & husband Mitch Stargel of Lubbock, his grandson: Reid Stargel & wife Tayler of Houston, his mother-in-law: Ms. Coberly of Lubbock, along with his 2 cats and a host of friends.

A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Wilsons' Funeral Directors of Wolfforth.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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