Photo courtesy of Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes - Newark
Newark, Ohio
Dec 22, 1946 – Jan 24, 2015 (Age 68)
NEWARK: A Homegoing Service for Robert Lee Sellers, Sr., 68 of Newark, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington Street, Newark with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Bobby passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday, January 24, at 3:40 am at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. Affectionately known as "Big Bob," he was born the baby boy of five children on December 22, 1946, to Charles and Lucille (Moorer) Sellers in Newark. Bobby enjoyed playing basketball as a child, he was a starting player for Newark High School and he was later inducted into the Newark High Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 along with his son, Bobby, Jr. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, Magdaline "Beany" (Brown) Sellers on April 16, 1966. Shortly after wedding Beany, Bobby enlisted in the US Army where he served for four years. Following active duty service Bobby served in the National Guard. He worked and retired from Rockwell, International. Bobby always had a mind to work for himself and to be his own boss. He had several lawn and snow clearing services. Bobby lived hard and played hard; he enjoyed life to the fullest. Bobby loved all his children in his own special way. He was a member of the American Legion and the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
Bobby is survived by his nine children: Martinez Sellers, Lisa Ghiloni, Daniel Bright, Robert Sellers, Jr., Tosha Sellers, Christopher Cabiness, Nia (Will) Spivey, Kayleigh Laughman and Quincy Sellers; and his fifteen grandchildren: Rayven Sellers, Khalif Murrell, Isaiah Taylor, Christian Sellers, Mya Taylor, Paxton Bright, Destiny Miller, Unique Miller, Anika Cabiness, Cameron Spivey, Kyon Miller, Brendyn McCoy, Braxton McCoy, Aria Cabiness, and Samiyah Spivey. Bobby is also survived by his siblings, Bernice (Art) Matthews, Earline Sellers, and Olivia Thomas; and special friends Mary Farmer and Ralph Franklin.
Preceding Bobby in death were his mother, Lucille Sellers; brother, Lee Sellers; and a niece, Audrey Matthews.
Friends and family may visit 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at VENSIL & CHUTE FUNERAL HOME, 1850 W. Main Street, Newark.
My condolences to the family on the death of Bobby! I've known Bobby most of my life and played many sports with him. Also seen him at the Legion many times over the past few years! R.I.P. Bobby
Tom Gartner
February 03, 2015 | Newark, OH
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I can still see that smile and hear that voice. He and my late dad, Tom Marshall probably played pool or golf together.
Antoinette Marshall
February 02, 2015 | Atlanta, GA
May the Peace of God be with you through this difficult time. I will miss his big beautiful smile.
Jodi Ghiloni
February 02, 2015 | Newark
Bobby
You will be missed by your fiends and family.I always enjoyed our times down at Buffalos
May God bless you and your family
Ted Handel
February 01, 2015 | Newark, OH
I will miss you my brother. Life long friends are a rare a valued blessing. May god welcome you. And I will never forget you. My condolences to the family.
Brent Jones
February 01, 2015 | Novi, MI
Praying for the family during this time of loss. Bobby will be remembered fondly. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.
Beverly Finklea
January 31, 2015 | Newark, OH
My prayers go out to the family. Bobby was a good guy always smiling and talking about his kids . Rest in peace.
Gary Berry
January 31, 2015 | Silver Spring, MD
~ Bobby was a sweetheart of a good man, heart & soul. May he Rest In Peace with Jesus.
Karen Richards
January 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the a Sellers family. We will always remember Bobby's laugh and smile. Sorry for your loss.
Adam and Courtenay Stypula
January 30, 2015 | Cincinnati, OH