Eugene "Bucky" Wells, 76, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.

He was born June 15, 1939 in Pender County, the son of the late Freeman and Lily Wells.

Eugene is survived by his sons, Darren Wells (Elaine) and Mark Wells; his daughter, Paige Wells; former spouse and friend, Kay Marshall Wells; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Robert Wells (Ann); and many extended family and friends.

He retired after working for 38 years with Worsley Oil Company and Pender Gas and Oil Company. Eugene served his country honorably in the US Army. Eugene was a soft spoken man who loved nothing better than to sit with a cup of coffee and chat with friends at the Scotchman Store in Burgaw. He loved his family and his grandchildren were the apple of his eye. Eugene's passing leaves an empty place in our family circle and in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. W. E. Smith and Rev. Barry Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Wells Family Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Keith Wells, Shaun Wells, James Carter, Landon Wells, Matthew Wells and Bill James. Honorary bearers will be Jason McClain, Braxton Wells, Caleb Wells, Andrew Wells and Bryson Wells.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. W. E. Smith and Rev. Barry Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Wells Family Cemetery.