James "Frank" F. Wells, 81, of Ivor passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Friday, September 23, 2016. Frank was the son of the late Ernest F. Wells and Dorothy Barlow Wells. Frank proudly served six years in the U.S. Army. Frank retired from the truck shop at Smithfield Packing and started his trucking company, Wells Cargo. After retirement from the trucking business, he enjoyed passing the days with friends and neighbors at his inspection garage on the farm where he had also enjoyed his hobby as a pilot; flying from an airstrip between the fields. Frank was an active member and deacon of Mill Swamp Baptist Church. He was an AWANA and FAITH TEAM leader and a member of the adult Sunday School Class.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine L. Wells, daughters; Patty Wells, Brenda Whittemore (Robert), Linda Harvell (David), Deborah Wells and Amanda J. Douglas; son, Gearin R. Stephens; grandchildren, Rebecca, Adam, Candace, Brittany, Naven and Nick; great grandchildren, David, Kaiden, Madison, Adam, Miranda and Mekenzie; and brother, Donald Wells (Pam).

His funeral will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 at 11 am in Mill Swamp Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Jones and Rev. Billy Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Swamp Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Mill Swamp Baptist Church on Sunday from 5-7 pm. Memorial donations may be sent to Mill Swamp Baptist Church Building Fund, 6329 Mill Swamp Rd, Ivor, VA 23866 or Peninsula Rescue Mission, 3700 Huntington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607. Condolences may be posted on www.parrfuneralhome.com.