Terry Lynn Wells

Terry Lynn Wells 78, of Winfield, WV passed away on June 17, 2026 from complications of a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on July 14, 1947 to Arlene Joyce Wells and the late Otis Wells in Newport News, VA. Terry was a standout athlete at Winfield High School, most notably as All State and All American fullback, as well as a1963 football State Champion. He served in the US Navy, and after returning home he married his high school sweetheart Bonnie L. Bott. He then joined his father in what would become a multigenerational family commercial construction business, building churches all over North America. He eventually started BPI, Inc. in 1988 and continued building churches, commercial buildings, and hundreds of cell towers in our region. Locally he built the Lower Tram at Pipestem State Park as well as the addition and remodel of Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene, Teays Valley Christian School, Good Shepherd Baptist, and Scott Depot Christ Fellowship-now known as The Bridge Church. He was a lifelong Christian, most recently attending Winfield Baptist. Terry’s family was the highlight of his life, always attending his grandchildren’s sporting and other events, even after his health was failing. In addition to his mother, Terry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie L. Wells; children: Brent (Tabitha) Wells of Barbourville, KY, Stacy (Mike) Taylor of Winfield and Christian (Kristen) Wells of Winfield; Grandchildren: Dr. Tanner (Caleigh) Wells, Abigail Taylor, Brody Wells, Caden Taylor, Emerson Wells and Case Wells; Great grandson, Beau Wells; Brother, Roger (Sherry) Wells; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be 6:00pm Tuesday June 23, 2026 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane with Rev. Charles V. Williams officiating. Friends may visit the family an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, a donation to: Putnam County Animal Shelter 12908 Charleston Road Red House, WV 25168. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Terry’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Terry Lynn Wells

July 14, 1947 - June 17, 2026