Mr. William Taylor Wells

Mr. William Taylor Wells (Bills) 81 of 2931 Bragg St., Lumberotn, NC 28358 depated this earthly life at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Mr. William (Bill) Taylor Wells was born on February 6, 1931 to the late Charles S. and Willie Mae Wells in McComas, West Virginia. He graduated from Bluestone High School in 1948 and was accepted to West Virginia State College where he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration in 1953. Later he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country honorably from 1953 to 1967 as a Unit Commander. While station in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Bill married Nita Louis Jones and to that union two children were born, Regina Rochelle and Eric William. Nita Louis Jones and daughter, Regina preceded him in death. Bill found love again after his first marriage and united with Ethel G. McKellar and they began a new foundation in Lumberton, NC. Within this marriage they became parents of Geoff Michael, Kisha Lashawn and Eric Kendall. His wife and son Eric preceded him in death. Retiring was something Bill wanted to do, but never actually did. After serving in the military he later took on various positions as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Prevention Specialist and Case Manager, where he helped and encouraged many clients in difficult times. You could hear Bill saying, “Continue to do what you have to do for yourself.” Bill was an extremely proud and dedicated member of Sandy Grove Baptist Church for 25 years. He as a faithful Christian who served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board, a member of the Trustee Board and Board of Director’s, he sung in the Men’s Ensemble and the Gospel Choir. Some of his favorite songs were; “I Almost Let Go” and “Blessed Quietness.” Bill was a dedicated family man who enjoyed sharing time with his family while finding a way to encourage them to stick together. His grandchildren kept him going and motivated throughout his life. Bill encouraged countless numbers of individuals to love one another with his selfless saying, “Turn to your neighbor and tell them I love you and I care.” He is preceded in death by a brother, Charles S. Wells and a nephew, Antonio McKellar. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Geoff M. Wells, Kisha L. Wells and Eric W. Wells (Lisa); twelve grandchildren: LaToya, Climmie, Sheena, Eric, LaTasha, Alton J., Arsenian, Christia, Taylor, Kourtland, Ge’varius and Geniyah; three great grandchildren: Alize’, Alazha and Carlos D. Jr.; a sister: Janis Maynard; a son-in-law: Alton High, Jr.; two brothers-in-law: James McKellar (Mable) and Clifford McKellar Jr.(Emma); five nieces, eight nephews and an extended family in the church and surrounding community.

Mr. William Taylor Wells

February 6, 1931 - August 17, 2012