Obituary of Junior Wellborn

Junior Wellborn, age 89, of Clint Norris Road, Boone, passed away Friday evening, November 6, 2020 at his home. Born November 19, 1930 in Ashe County, he was a son of Robert Alexander and Clemmie Watson Wellborn. Junior was a member of Laurel Springs Baptist Church. He was honorably discharged from the US Army, 14th Combat Engineering Division, during the Korean Conflict and was awarded three Bronze Stars for his service. Junior retired as a supervisor from Wellborn Insulation Company in Boone. His favorite pastimes were listening to Ralph Stanley Blue Grass music, fishing and gardening, and listening to and sharing a good joke. Junior is survived by his longtime friend and caregiver, Sue Hagaman; and brother, Bill Wellborn and wife, Tommie, of Deep Gap. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Price Wellborn; brothers, Paul, Arthur, Allen, Jim and Charles Wellborn and sisters, Sarah Graybeal, Daisy Walker and Mildred Michael. Graveside services with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 130 and the North Carolina Army National Guard will be private. The family respectfully requests no food or flowers. Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wellborn family.