Donald Delaney Wells went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home.

He was born on August 21, 1946, in Duplin County to the late Lucian Whitfield Wells and Thelma Wells Wells.

After graduating from Wallace-Rose Hill in 1964, he graduated from King's Business college with a degree in Business.

In 1967 Donald joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for 3 years. He received several honors during his service. He retired after 30 years of service with General Electric in Wilmington, NC.

Donald was a loyal and supporting son to his mother for many years until her death.

For many years Donald was a member of Rockfish Presbyterian Church, where he served on several committees.

Donald is survived by his beloved siblings Jean Wells Marshburn (Earl) of Jacksonville, William J. Wells (Lavoice), James Milton Wells (Geraldine), and Douglas Wade Wells (Linda), sister-in-law Faye D. Wells all of Wallace and brother-in-law Dodson Wells of Rose Hill He was predeceased by siblings Lucian W. Wells Jr. (Buddy) and Sherry W. Wells.

Also surviving are nieces and nephews Stewart Wells (Carmen), Beverly Page (friend Tim Lindsay), Greg Marshburn (Jan), James Milton Wells Jr., Julie Wells, Laura Meyer (Jason), Jason Wells (Tabatha), Amanda Sholar (Jeffrey) and Michael Wells (Lauren). He was predeceased by Lynne W. Williams.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rockfish Presbyterian Church cemetery. The address is PO Box 532 Rose Hill, NC 28458.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:30 pm, at Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Highway 41 in Wallace.