Dennis Wells

Dennis Guy Wells Sr., age 67 of Roseland Dr. died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems in Lincolnton. He was born on November 21, 1947 in Lincoln County to Muriel Lena Johnson Grant of Crouse and the late Guy Grissero Wells. He retired as a Sergeant Major with 23 years of service in the United States Army. Dennis was a combat engineer officer for two years, then promoted to aircraft maintenance senior sergeant for almost twenty-one years. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle M-16 Expert Badge, Aircraft Crew Member Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal - Korea; and Pistol .38 Caliber Sharpshooter Badge, along with numerous service ribbons. Dennis had a love for Oldies Music, and cherished his time spent with his family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Myong Shin Wells of Lincolnton; children, Denise Hahn (Dan) of Spring Hill, TN, Debbie Sorenson (Todd) of Cherryville, Dennis G. Wells, Jr. (Tammy) of Lincolnton, and Crystal Spruill (Chet) of Hickory; siblings, Linda Neal of Crouse, Mike Farris (Roxie) of Cherryville, and Frank Farris (Charlene) of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Jennifer Plambeck, Travis Plambeck, Amanda Sorenson, Alex Sorenson, Ryan Sorenson, Nathaniel Wells, Joshua Wells, Jade Brooks, and Gwynith Brooks; and great grandchildren, Cameron Goins, Rilyn Smith, and Wyatt Sorenson.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Carpenter's Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Darrel Bost officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:30 to 2:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

A graveside service will take place at Salisbury National Cemetery on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM.