1961
Wilburn
2021
Wilburn Benjamin Wells
March 14, 1961 — September 15, 2021
Wilburn Benjamin Wells Jr. (Ben), 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Charleston, S.C.
Ben was born March 14, 1961 in Waynesville, NC to Flora (Jones) Wells and the late Wilburn Benjamin Wells, Sr..
Ben was a 1979 graduate of Enka High School where he wrestled for 4 years. Ben's legacy continued as he was a military veteran who served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force (1982-92). During his military career he served all over the world and was a part of several conflicts.
He worked for many years at the Asheville Regional Airport before relocating and becoming the General Manager of Signature Flight Suppport in Charleston, S.C.
He was a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather. He served as Faith Formation and Confirmation Instructor at his church. He was a friend to everyone he met and always willing to step up and help those in need. He ensured the safety of flight and ground crews through his exceptional dedication to high standards.
Those left behind to cherish Ben's memory in addition to his mother Flora, are his wife of 39 years, Brenda and son AJ of the home, daughter Elena Wofford of Asheville, NC, 2 brothers Rex (Tracy) of Fletcher, NC and Scotty (Karina) Candler, NC and granddaughter, Halen Wofford.
Preceding him in death were his father, brother Allen, and daughter Teresa Tawney.
Services will be held on Friday, 24 September, 1100 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St James Ave, Goose Greek, SC, 29445. Internment will follow the service. Unfortunately no flowers are allowed. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Immaculate Conception.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at https://www.mcalister-smith.com/.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, Goose Creek, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC, 29445, (843) 553-1511.
Ben was born March 14, 1961 in Waynesville, NC to Flora (Jones) Wells and the late Wilburn Benjamin Wells, Sr..
Ben was a 1979 graduate of Enka High School where he wrestled for 4 years. Ben's legacy continued as he was a military veteran who served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force (1982-92). During his military career he served all over the world and was a part of several conflicts.
He worked for many years at the Asheville Regional Airport before relocating and becoming the General Manager of Signature Flight Suppport in Charleston, S.C.
He was a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather. He served as Faith Formation and Confirmation Instructor at his church. He was a friend to everyone he met and always willing to step up and help those in need. He ensured the safety of flight and ground crews through his exceptional dedication to high standards.
Those left behind to cherish Ben's memory in addition to his mother Flora, are his wife of 39 years, Brenda and son AJ of the home, daughter Elena Wofford of Asheville, NC, 2 brothers Rex (Tracy) of Fletcher, NC and Scotty (Karina) Candler, NC and granddaughter, Halen Wofford.
Preceding him in death were his father, brother Allen, and daughter Teresa Tawney.
Services will be held on Friday, 24 September, 1100 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St James Ave, Goose Greek, SC, 29445. Internment will follow the service. Unfortunately no flowers are allowed. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Immaculate Conception.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at https://www.mcalister-smith.com/.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, Goose Creek, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC, 29445, (843) 553-1511.
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