Robert Lee Wells
November 18, 1943 ~ February 6, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Fletcher, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailRobert Lee Wells, 82, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mission Hospital.
Mr. Wells was born in Asheville, NC to the late Frank and Zennie Rollins Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Louise Parrott Wells; a sister, Grace Case; a brother, Ronnie Wells and a son, Edward Miller.
Robert was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He graduated the last class of Valley Springs High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed reading, going to the library and working puzzles. He retired as a self-employed painting contractor. In his free time he enjoyed working on the farm with family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Robert Nathan Wells, Robert Lee Wells, Jr., Steven Wells, Bonnie Ghezzi, Karen Costner and Suzanne Mince; a brother, Franklin Wells; a sister, Goldie McGee; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
Burial with military honors will follow at Roberts Memorial Park in Arden.
Services
Visitation: February 21, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: February 21, 2026 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Mr. Robert Wells, you were one of the most kindest people I have ever met. Your smile, your compassion, your kindness and most of all the love that you shared with your friends at the Fletcher library. You will truly be missed. Much love always.🕊️♥️
I served as the Fletcher library branch manager for several years and Robert was always there every morning when we opened. He was a great patron and a good man. I will miss him and his enthusiasm for puzzles and love of reading. Rest in peace, Robert.
Father,
Life does not always turn out the way we hoped and not getting to know you growing up was a loss for both of us. I am glad you sought me out to reconnect. I promise to get to know Nathan better and my roots there in NC. So glad you accepted Christ so I know I get to see you again soon.
Rob
Frank and Brenda Wells
Brother, you will be missed……I can’t wait to see you again. Love Franklin
We love you and will miss you Uncle Robert.
Miss you brother
Robert taught me so much about painting and life in the many years I worked for him. He had such a caring heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand or just be by your side in hard times. He worked hard and was always abe to fix any problems that came along. He was like a father figure to me not just an employer. I could always pick up the phone and call knowing there was a listening ear and helpful advice on the other end. Thank you Robert for for being the amazing person you were, for never giving up on me and for teaching me so much through the years. It was truly a blessing knowing you. I love you Robert and I will miss you. Rest In Peace Boss Man!