Dr. George Otto Wells, Jr., age 69, of Burgaw died unexpectedly Friday, June 29, 2012 at his farm and hunting camp near Atkinson, a place he loved and spent many happy days.

He was born August 30, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of the late George Otto Wells and Alice Cook Wells.

George is survived by his wife of 45 years, Connie Horrell Wells; daughters, Amy Wells Ramos (Ray) of Atkinson and Rebecca Wells Denson (Travis) of Scotts Hill; grandchildren, Hannah Cavanaugh, Taylor Denson, Aubrey Denson, Courtney Cavanaugh, Donovan Ramos (Alex), Brandon Ramos, and Evan Ramos; sister, Sara Wells of Wilmington; nieces, Alice and Catherine; and special friend, George Highsmith, Jr. who was like a father to him.

Dr. Wells received his Doctorate of Dentistry from the University of NC at Chapel Hill and after graduation he joined the US Army, serving his country honorably during the Vietnam Era. Following the completion of his military service he returned to Burgaw and worked with Dr. Stanley Farrior for a short time before opening his own dental practice in Burgaw where he practiced dentistry for 35 years. He was a member of the American Dental Association and Wilmington Tri-County Dental Society. Near and dear to George were members of Murphy's Crossroads Hunting Club and Board of Directors and staff of Black River Health Services where George had served as chairman of the board. George was a faithful member of Burgaw Baptist Church.

At heart, George was a hunter and fisherman, loving nothing better than a good hunt with Murphy's Crossroads Hunting Club. He enjoyed tending his crops on his farm and eating with the Wednesday night boys. George loved all of God's beautiful nature; he enjoyed being generous and sharing with others; and above all loved his family. Amongst the many legacies George leaves with us are the importance of God, Family, Friends and Country. His memory is blessed and will not be forgotten.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Burgaw Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan Morton and the Rev. Melvin Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Burgaw Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gene Jordan, Phil Horrell, Kelly Bloodworth, Jack Turner, Ray Ramos and Travis Denson. Honorary bearers will be Dr. Stanley Farrior, Robert Linwood Woodcock, Billy Murphy, Jack Murphy, George Highsmith, Jr., and Jimmy Eakins.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Medical-Dental Ministry, NC Baptist Men, 205 Convention Dr., Cary, NC 27511 or to a charity of your choice.

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Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Burgaw Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan Morton and the Rev. Melvin Hall officiating.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.