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72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704
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Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services- Lake JulianRobert Wells Obituary
Mr. Wells was born in Asheville, NC to the late Frank and Zennie Rollins Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Louise Parrott Wells; a sister, Grace Case; a brother, Ronnie Wells and a son, Edward Miller.
Robert was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He graduated the last class of Valley Springs High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed reading, going to the library and working puzzles. He retired as a self-employed painting contractor. In his free time he enjoyed working on the farm with family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Robert Nathan Wells, Robert Lee Wells, Jr., Steven Wells, Bonnie Ghezzi, Karen Costner and Suzanne Mince; a brother, Franklin Wells; a sister, Goldie McGee; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
Burial with military honors will follow at Roberts Memorial Park in Arden.
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Feb
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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704
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