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Mr. William "Leon" Wells

5/25/1940 - 2/13/2026

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Obituary For Mr. William "Leon" Wells

Mr. William “Leon” Wells, 85, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at KB Reynolds Hospice Home.
Leon was born May 25, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Thomas and Beulah Reavis Wells. He was owner and operator of Wells Trucking Company. He loved playing music all across the country and was well known for playing his banjo and guitar with friends and even some famous musicians. He attended Liberty Baptist Church and loved his family dearly, including his Maggie Valley family.
In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Lula Mae Joyner and Dorothy Collins; 1 brother, Thomas Wells; a grandson, David Wells and a great grandson, River Terazzas. Survivors include 3 sons, Ricky Wells (Michelle), Bill Wells (Wanda) and Michael Wells (Kim); 3 daughters, Lydia Taylor (Darrell), Diane Brady (Matt) and Melody Williams (Tim); 13 granddaughters, Amy Gobble, Amber Wilson, Leslie Taylor, Kelsey Wells, Karley Wells, Kayla Snyder, Casey Barneycastle, Cindy Buelin, Stephanie Johnson, Caitlyn Wells, Morgan Williams, Jackie Williams and Kristin Wells; 4 grandsons, Matthew Wells, Andrew Wells, Andrew Wells and Steven Hutchens; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Liberty Baptist Church, 2433 Liberty Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-2, prior to the service at the church.
Affordable Funerals and Cremations of Davidson County is honored to be assisting the Wells family with funeral arrangements.

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05/18/2026

John Marler I sure will miss Leon. A fine musician and friend. RIP
05/18/2026

Beverly Buckner I sure am going to miss my friend he was such an amazing friend one of the best friends I ever had had so many good times together in so many laughs I could sit and listen to him tell stories and play that banjo for hours God gained an angel he's up there playing that banjo for everybody now I will miss you Leon go fly high now that you got your wings
05/18/2026

Millard Grant Leon Wells was truly a kind and humble friend. I enjoyed getting together with him to play music and talk about the music that we enjoyed. He will be greatly missed. His knowledge of music and his willingness to share it was unmatched. I know that he is in heaven as he told me that he loved the Lord Jesus and I know that I will see him again
05/18/2026

Alice Armstrong We will miss Leon.😥 He was an awesome, banjo and guitar player. We met him, in Maggie Valley, many years ago. My husband, enjoyed playing and singing with him. Rest in Peace, Leon, until we see you again in Heaven.😇😘 Praying, for his family.🙏♥️ Love, Alice and Donald Armstrong
05/18/2026

Disher Dear family, my good friends Matt and Diane, I'm glad I met Leon. Diane shared his music making with me I really enjoyed listening. He's still pickin' and grinning on a golden stage! Prayers to the Wells family. Chris and Danita Disher family
05/18/2026

Connie Therrell I'm going to miss you my friend. We had some good times In Maggie Valley and you were always there for me . Go rest high on that mountain in heaven Leon love you . Connie
05/18/2026

Cathy & Jeremy Stratton Melody and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead.
05/18/2026

Cindy B Will miss Leon. Enjoyed him playing his banjo in church. He was a very nice man. I'm sure he is playing banjo kn heaven today! We will miss you.
05/18/2026

Monte Taylor My sincere condolences to the entire family. I did not get to see him often, but I sure enjoyed our conversations when I was able to talk with him.
05/18/2026

Lisa R Johnson Well's Family – Our deepest condolences to you and yours for the loss of a great man. We met Mr. Leon many many years ago in Maggie Valley and was proud and privileged to call him our friend. We had alot of good times with Mr. Leon and he will be deeply missed by many. Best Regards and sympathy, Carroll & Lisa Johnson Cairo, Georgia
05/18/2026

Shelley Harvey Diane we are so sorry for loss please know you and your family are in our prayers. Love Sam, Shelley Harvey and Susan Whitaker