Benny Williams Wells, 73, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, July 25, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1941 in Pender County, the son of the late Charlie William and Aline W. Wells. Also he was preceded in death by his brother, Sidney Ray Wells.

Benny is survived by his special friend of 40 years, Shirley A. Robinson; sister, Faye W. Brown (Leamon); brothers, David A. Wells (Ellen) and Phillip I. Wells (Terry); sister-in-law, Carolyn Wells; Shirley's children, Jerry Robinson (Patricia), Teresa Caffee (Richard) and Renee Sullivan (Ricky); Benny's "adopted" grandchildren, Megan Robinson, Lauren Robinson, Morgan Grace Sullivan, and Madison Faith Sullivan; "adopted" great granddaughter, Marlee; beloved nieces and nephew, Jessica, Missy, Allison, Dreama, and Dustin; and many extended family and friends.

He served his country honorably in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era and was retired from General Electric Company. Benny was a man of many talents: he taught machine trades at Cape Fear Community College, was proficient at wood working projects, and enjoyed fishing as a commercial fisherman.

Benny was a disciple of Christ, which he loudly and joyously proclaimed. He possessed a keen intellect, sharp wit, and engaging personality. Amongst the legacies Benny leaves are the importance of God, Family and Friends.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Patsy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Patsy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.