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Charles Wells Obituary
February 26, 2025
Rev. Charles Allen Wells, Jr. passed away February 26, 2025.
He is predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Jane Via Wells, parents Charles Wells and Sara Chappell Wells, and son-in-law Alan Gibson.
He is survived by his children, Laura Gibson, Lisa Hicks (Rod), Chip Wells (Wendy), eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Allen attended Averett College and Bluefield College prior to serving two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He completed his degree at Univ. of Richmond followed by seminary at Wake Forest, and pastored churches in Southeast and Central Virginia for the next two decades. Always the life of the party, he loved fully and was equally loved in return.
A Celebration of Life and reception following will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Berea Baptist Church, 15421 Pouncey Tract Rd. Rockville, VA. A private burial will follow at a later date.
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Sylvia Bragg and D. G. Carter
April 24, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I knew Allen and his Mother, Sarah, from GWHS in Danville, Virginia. Allen and Jane were friends to my husband and I. He will be missed.
Wayne Dotson
March 7, 2025
I will miss our conversations.
Sylvia Sekerdy
March 4, 2025
There are few words that can express the deepest feelings. But please know that caring, compassionate thoughts and prayers are with you now. May your hearts find rest in God whose love embraces all.
Your sister in Christ,
Sylvia Sekerdy
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