Charles Cecil Wells

Charles was born in Rose Hill, North Carolina, on September 4, 1936, to Cecil Robinson and Lyda Dixon Wells. 

He was a well-respected banker, a passionate golfer, and a servant in his church and community. He appreciated classical music, war documentary movies, sharing tips via email and a perfectly fried spot (for anyone uninitiated: a spot’s a fish). Even though his fishing license came from Sears Roebuck, he enjoyed drifting for flounder, digging clams, and shrimping. 

Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn, the three strong children they raised – Lisa (husband, Rene’ Hebacker), Charles (wife, Debby) and Gayle (husband, Greg Grady) – and his sister Marie McGowan. His grandchildren Ally Wells, Grant Wells and Benjamin Hebacker are sure to continue Charles’ legacy of story-telling around every holiday table.

The family will gather for a graveside service on December 6, 2025; friends are invited to a reception at Saint Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, NC, on January 18, 2026, from 3-5pm. 

Charles' family requests any memorial gifts may be made to The Sanctuary Renovation project underway at Saint Andrews-Covenant.