Rudolph Smith Wells

Rudolph (Rudy) Smith Wells, 97, of Charles City, VA, took the Lord's hand August 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Harvey Sterling Wells, and Clara Smith Wells; his wife, Betty G. Wells; daughter, Rhonda Leigh Wells; brothers, Russell Wells, Robert Wells, and Harvey S. Wells, Jr.; sisters, Kathleen Odenwelder, Winnifred Wells, and Carolyn Wells Hile; sadly as well, a niece and nephews.
Rudy was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer (gunner's mate) on liberty ships. He also was deputy director & director of personal and community activities for many years at Fort Lee. Rudy was also a long-time active member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder, choir member, while also being a part of the business financial committee. Outside of the Navy and church, he also enjoyed sports, gardening, music and spending time on the farm with his loved ones.
Rudy is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Browning (Fred); grandsons, Phillip W. Browning (Stephanie) and Andrew F. Browning; along with numerous loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, 23803. At the family's discretion, it is requested that all guests please wear a mask. Flowers are welcomed, as well as donations to Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .