Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
SELLERS, Larry W. ?Gunner? ? Of Flint, age 65, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating.
Those desiring may make contributions to the family.
Visitation 11 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Larry was born in Flint, Michigan on December 19, 1948, the son of Harry and Viola Sellers. He married his childhood sweetheart, Sandra Perry, on June 10, 1967.
He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Mr. Sellers retired from GM as a Groundskeeper, retired as a Life Guard at the YMCA. Larry taught Special Needs Children how to swim at the YMCA.
Surviving are wife, Sandra;
two daughters, Tina Marie and husband Robert Shaver, Tammy Marie and (Kevin Brandon);
eight grandchildren, Rebecka-Sue (Dennis), Zeb (Cindy), Bradley, Jakobe (Kristin), Ela (Roger) Snow, Gunnar and Jayce;
great-grandchildren, Alivia, Annabelle, Ellie, Ava, Sophia and soon to be great-grandson, Cash;
special friends, The Senior Group at the YMCA and the Warbler Cove Friends, Drew Foster.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Awad and his parents.
Larry was such a warm human being at the swim aerobics class-swimming underwater and popping up behind ones back to greet members and shake hands. Loved going to the Y and being in his class. Discussed his being in Greece while in the Navy. What a great guy—gone too soon. —John Mandelaris
John Mandelaris
January 02, 2024 | Flont, MI | Friend
Dear Sandy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Joe and Karen Szyperski and Family
January 12, 2014
im so sorry for you and you families loss
suzi mitchell
January 12, 2014 | GRAND BLANC, MI
Larry was the instructor for the aqua-flex class I attended at the YMCA. He knew every ones first name and made the class a lot of fun--his voice shook the walls! A member made a CD recording of his last class session 2 1/2 years ago of which I have a copy. Hopefully, the family has a copy also. May his memory be eternal.
John Mandelaris, J.D.
January 12, 2014 | Flint Township, MI
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January 12, 2014 | Hubble, MI
Sandy, Tammy and family,
So sorry ! Working with Gunner for about 15 yrs, I know what a caring , giving, person he was . Always had a smile for everyone . He will be missed !
Larry Crane
January 11, 2014 | Swartz Creek, MI
Thinking of you Sandy. So many memories of Dye school when I first met you two. Both of were truly good people to know. God be with you.
Sheila McAlister-Duplanty
January 10, 2014 | Dandridge, TN
Our love goes out to you Sandy and your family, as we just found out about Larry's passing. We so appreciated his friendship and joking and always having a smile and a hearty laugh. He was always great with us seniors in the pool and out. We'll be praying for you dear, that God will bring you His comfort and strength.
Nancy & Jeff Sak
January 10, 2014 | Flushing, MI