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JACK SELLERS Obituary
SELLERS, II, 65
LAKELAND - Jack M. E. Sellers II, 65, of Lakeland, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 due to cancer.
He was born to the late Jack and Mary Louveeda Sellers on November 22, 1947, in Albemarle, NC. Jack graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School. He joined the U.S. Marines where he was appointed Honorman of his platoon in 1968. He severed honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Jack worked as an air traffic controller until the strike of 1981. Jack worked also worked as a devoted employee for Saddle Creek Corporation.
Jack served loyally as the North Florida State President of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club of which he was a member for 9 years. Jack proudly helped to grow and promote Wreaths Across America, remembering and honoring service men and women laid to rest at Bushnell National Cemetery.
Jack leaves behind his significant other of 13 years, Robin Bischoff. Jack is also survived by three children: Andrea Shepherd, Amanda Gold-en, and Vanessa Sellers. He leaves behind three grandchildren: Jenna Musselman, Jack Shepherd, and Grant Shepherd. Jack is also survived by his sister, Priscilla Gilbert, and nephew, Shane Gilbert.
A visitation will be held from 10AM to 12PM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel with a service at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 2PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that sponsorship of wreaths be made to Wreaths Across America in memory of Jack M.E. Sellers II, located at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell and sponsoring group of FLUSMVMC01-US Military Vets Motorcycle Club. www.wreathsacrossamericabushnell.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JACK SELLERS
John Reynolds
May 15, 2024
Rest well my Brother, miss talking to you.
John Reynolds
May 15, 2023
Miss you Brother.
John Reynolds
May 15, 2020
Rest well my Brother, It was an honor having you as a friend.
Teresa White
July 3, 2013
I was so sad to hear that you passed but I know you're in a much better place now. It was an honor and a privilege to have known you and worked with you.
Willie M Mosley Sr
June 18, 2013
You were and always will be "The Greatest."
Jerry Cornelius
May 31, 2013
Jack was a classmate at Hewitt Trussville. He will be remembered.
My sympathy to his family.
Rick & Sue Watson
May 29, 2013
We met once...that was`nt enough. Your service and legacy live on.
Saddle Creek Drivers
May 24, 2013
Jack. from all the drivers at saddle creek, we love you and well miss going down the road with you. RIP.
DONALD HUFFMAN
May 24, 2013
RIDE ON BROTHER
Kathy Lovell
May 23, 2013
Jack, I will always treasure your friendship and you have a place in my heart forever...gone but never forgotten. It's a sad world without you in it, but you left a legacy that will endure. RIP my friend
Sue Bookout-Hegi
May 22, 2013
So sad to lose track of family; and then to rediscover in this way. My heart breaks. Lil Jack, you mother and Dad would be so proud of you. Rest peacefully. Cousin, Sue/Ft Meade
BARBARA & DALE RINEHART
May 22, 2013
WE LOVE YOU .
Barbara Peeples-Rinehart
May 22, 2013
Breakdown, to you it has been my honor & privilege to say you were a FRIEND,the work place will never be the same. You of all people will be missed the most,Wreaths across america event, will never be the same with out jack, we all love you and are so sadden by this our hearth are broken. jack miss.harley davidson he all ways called me that.
Paula Klug
May 22, 2013
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. ~ Samuel Johnson
Jack you were an inspiraton to many, and will be missed.
Johnny Chestnut
May 22, 2013
Will miss you Brother
Victoria Barron
May 21, 2013
You will be greatly missed...
Little One
May 21, 2013
I will always love you. What a great experience to have you as a brother.
Stay strong up there cause I may need to call on you..
Your Older Sister! Priscilla
John Reynolds
May 21, 2013
Breakdown it don't seem real that you are gone,It was a real honor to have known you for the past 16 years, Thank you for all you have done for the Veterans, YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED
Chuck Luke
May 21, 2013
You will be greatly missed. It was a privilege to know you and to work with you.
Pete Capua Past Sons of AMVETS State Commander
May 21, 2013
Breakdown it was an honor & a privilege to have known you and to become your friend. Thank you for all you have done for our Vets. I will miss seeing you at Wreaths Across America. You and all the Vets at Busnell will never be forgotten
Zip It I am so sorry for your loss
PJ Carr
May 21, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with you Zipit as you go through this trying time. I will always remember the good times. Breakdown was a very nice person - he will be missed.
Melissa Sanchez
May 21, 2013
Nice man.... Thoughts & Prayers are with the family.
Bonnie Woodie
May 21, 2013
Breakdown, You will be truly missed. I am honored to have known you. As you ride with the rest of the USMV that are awaiting you, they will guide you. You are now pain free. Prayers to all the family members.
May 21, 2013
Donna Williams
May 21, 2013
Deepest, deepest condolences to family and friends. I had the honor of hearing Jack speak at the first Wreath's Across America event I attended. This truly saddens me.
Scot Rosenberry
May 21, 2013
Was so glad to of known jack..always smiled an talked to u. So sad to look across the parking lot an see ur rig setting there... rip buddy.. We'll miss ya here
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