Charles Edward Wells

Charles Edward "Charlie" Wells, Sr., 80, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday morning, August 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, William I. and Ressie Lacks Wells; three brothers, Earl, Raymond, and Lewis Wells; three sisters, Ethel Eubank, Martha Wells, and Alma Smith; his son, Charles (Chuck) Wells, Jr.; his wife, Barbara; and the love of his life, Sandy Rycroft. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Larry Crane; son and daughter-in-law, William and Jill Albers; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Chad Krantz; daughter-in-law; Debra Wells; granddaughters, Kristie and Shane Fisher, Tara Krantz, Taylor and Hannah Albers; grandsons, Michael and Timothy Krantz; great-grandsons, Kaleb and Aiden Fisher; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Richard Mayes; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Charlie was a Lifetime Member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, Charter Member of The Buchanan Moose Lodge, and Founding Member of the Round Table of the North Star Restaurant where he met with his friends and owner, Debbie Painter, every morning. Charlie was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000, followed by the Memorial Service at 3:00 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, care of Billy Ray Teaford, 2016 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, VA 24090.