Ricky Wells

Angier—Richard Leroy Wells Jr., retiring plumber and avid horseman, peacefully passed away in his home after a valiant five-month battle with Leukemia. A native of Harnett County, Ricky and partner, W.C. Wilson started W & W Plumbing fall 1988. From 1977-79 he worked as a NC Wildlife Officer. In July, the Angier community came together to honor Ricky with a fundraiser—with over 350 attending!  He was humbled by the community’s generosity, concern, and love for him.  He loved everyone just as much. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 pm at Angier Baptist Church. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. Ricky is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lil Smith Wells: sons, Richard Brady Wells of Angier, Taylor Smith Wells of Atlanta, GA; parents, Dick and Frances Greene Wells of Angier; brothers, Bob Wells and wife, Eva-Lena of Tranas, Sweden, Dexter Wells and wife, Cathy of Fuquay-Varina; brother-in-law, Burl Smith and wife, Joan of Raleigh; uncle, Jack Wells of Angier; aunt, Willie Mae Wells of Angier; nieces and nephews, Victoria and Alexander Wells, Mark and Daniel Hopkins, Lauren Smith; cousins, John Wells and Susan Chriscoe, Angier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Angier Baptist Church Paving Fund, P.O. Box 130 Angier, NC 27501 in Rickys memory.