ROCKY MOUNT – Harvey Ray Wells, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on December 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert Harvey Wells Jr. and Louise Balkcum Wells.
Harvey was a Vietnam veteran and was very proud to serve his country. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. But Harvey loved having good company over and cooking, especially BBQ and stew. His love for preparing family meals which would bring laughter and happiness to the family table was always a cherished moment. He will be dearly missed by his dog Boo-Boo. Harvey was a loving father, and grandfather and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Harvey is survived by his son Eric Wells of Nashville, NC; grandchildren, Savanna Wells, Austin Wells, sister; Jean Pittard (Mike) of Roanoke Rapids, NC.
A Celebration of Harvey’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at New Life Church, 1127 Benvenue Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Tim Suber officiating. A visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM till 1:45 PM at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
I graduated with Harvey at North Edgecombe and remember him as a handsome and nice young man. I am sorry we lost touch through the years, but offer my prayers to his family. May God comfort you on your loss.
Faye Gulley