David Farrell Wells

David Farrell Wells, 67, of Rye Cove, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017 following a battle with cancer. David was a lifelong resident of this area. He worked several years at Eastman before retiring from AEP as a lineman. He loved to fish, and was a hunter, and outdoorsman. David especially loved to spend time with his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burley and Lillian Wells; daughter, Cindy Walker; son, Brandon Wells. He is survived by his sons, Mark Wells and Kevin Wells; daughter, Brandy Helton; six beloved grandchildren, Joshua Story, Megan Walker, Caitlin Wells, Bree Wells, Elizabeth Wells and Rachel Helton; brother, Wayne Wells and wife Nancy; sister, Dana Jones and husband David; best friend, mother of his children, Juanita Wells; special friend and caregiver, Palmer Cumbo, Melissa Mallett; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Scott County Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Hill officiating. Music will be provided by Kaleb Kitzmiller. Burial will follow at Hills Chapel Cemetery, Mabe, VA. Pallbearers will be Mark Wells, Kevin Wells, Palmer Cumbo, Roy Trent, Kevin Helton and TJ Laney. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Nida and Anthony Parker. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home to go in procession. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Wells family.