Russell Stewart Wells

Russell Stewart Wells, 77, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. Russell was born in Danville, VA on June 20, 1948 to the late Clara Mae Adkins Wells and the late Stewart Swanson Wells.

Russell was of the Christian Faith. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked his entire career for the phone company, retiring from Embarq Phone Company, with over 45 years of service, and proudly served as the President of the local union.

Russell is survived by two sons; Jeffrey Stewart Wells and wife Angela McQueen Wells of Danville, VA, and Anthony Russell Wells of Aberdeen, NC; grandchildren; Matthew Stewart Wells, Allye Elyse Wells, Connor Ross Wells, and Isabelle Claire Wells; three sisters; Sandra Wells Cook (Ronald) of Danville, VA, Bonnie Wells Daniel (Eugene) of Providence Forge, VA, and Mary Wells Jones of Chatham, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Russell was predeceased by the Mother of his children; Charlotte Turner Terry.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA, with Pastor Drew Herring officiating. Interment will follow at County Line Christian Church Cemetery, 12711 Chatham Road, Axton, VA 24054. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 6-7:00pm, also at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA is respectfully serving the Wells family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.