Eugene C. Wells, Jr.

Mr. Eugene C. Wells, Jr., “aka” E.C., age 82, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in Rose Hill, NC.

A visitation of family and friends will be held at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm. The service will follow at 2:00pm. Burial will take place a Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Wallace, NC, at a later date.

E.C. was the son of the late Eugene and Electra Wells. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Faye Wells, as well as his siblings: Mary Elizabeth, Elbert and Lucian Wells.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his siblings: DeKalb Wells (Benita), Stella Rouse (Hugh) and Lloyd Wells (Tracy) and grandson, James Dearing, of the home. He was also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and one sister-in-law.

E.C. was a mechanic and farmer all his life. He loved working on tractors and farm equipment. His passion was the old two stroke Detroit motor. E.C. was very knowledgeable and loved working with his hands. E.C. worked with George Mainor and family for many years and thought of them as his second family. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all.

Pallbearers are as listed:  Stuart Rouse, Eric Rouse, David Wells, Jason Wells, Billy Meritt and Bobby Ward.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:

Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery

PO Box 532

Rose Hill, NC 28458