James Edward "Jim" Wells, Jr. 63 passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Mt Olive, North Carolina.

He was born on May 6, 1957 in Duplin County, North Carolina, to James Edward "Jimmy" Wells Sr. & Alma Jean Whitfield Wells. Jim graduated from Southern Wayne High School, class of '75. He also served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division. Jim was self-employed as a licensed electrician and traveled all over the world for his work, from helping with the Hurricane Katrina aftermath in New Orleans to civilian contract work in Afghanistan. Before becoming a licensed electrician, he worked as a QA Electrical Inspector for the nuclear industry.

Jim leaves to cherish his memories his children: Sydney Wells of High Point and Jim Wells III of Mt. Olive, NC; his sisters: Connie Wells and husband, Gene Lilley, Jr., of Mt. Olive, NC and Kim Lewis-Wells and husband, Tim Lewis, of Hampstead, NC; his niece: Jessica Lewis of Saint Petersburg, FL; his nephew: Preston Lewis of Hampstead, NC and many other much loved family and friends.

Jim will be missed by all who knew him. A Casting Ceremony is planned for May 8th, 2021 with a lunch to follow at Rones Chapel Church from 2pm-5pm.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Rones Chapel Area Community Center's (RCACC) Tutor to the Top Program. You may donate through RCACC's Facebook page, by email:RCACC@earthlink.net, or by calling 919-658-0476.