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John Selby Obituary
Age 75, passed on October 18, 2012.
He was an avid sports fan and card player. He loved his family well.
He was preceded in death by his son, John P. Selby II. Beloved father of Brian E. Selby, Eric R. Selby, Robin Selby-Karim and Gary L. Selby and other family members and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 25, at 10:30 am at the Bethel A.M.E. Church 604 N.Walnut St., Wilm. Viewing 8:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
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May 1, 2014
Love you Daddy
Robin Selby-Karim
November 18, 2012
It has been a month, I miss you so much dad.
robin walker
October 26, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kishia
October 25, 2012
Gary, Robin, Eric and Brian,
May GOD's love continue to comfort you and sustain you with peace during your time of loss. You all are in my prayers!
October 25, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dolores Holmes
October 24, 2012
To the Family
You are always in our prayers.
Love ya PoP PoP
Love Peaches, Keenen, Kenny
Nedra Ashley
October 24, 2012
To the family
Sorry for your loss may God keep and guide you through your sorrow
Arlene Eaddy Beard
October 24, 2012
Who am I gonna fuss with? You slipped out and didn't warn us . I asked you to bring me lunch and you said the chicken wings were on you the next time. Wow...King Selby as you said I must call you, Im gonna miss you!!!
Pamela Collins
October 24, 2012
"The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress." May HIS peace and mercy be with you (Robin) and the Selbyfamily during this time...
October 22, 2012
Renee,
Our prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that God still cares.
Josie's Place
Houston, TX
janai selby-eaddy
October 22, 2012
R.I.P Pop-pop you will be missed
Love,Janai&Ciera
oliver patterson
October 22, 2012
I going to miss you all way treat me like a son pop r.i.p. don't worry about me and your other son we are going to be ok and we going to take care Robin so just get your rest on lol from your son o.p. you no me
Marcia Smith
October 21, 2012
May Your Memories Bring you Comfort. Robin you and your family are in my prayers. Your father was a wonderful man and father.
Gwen Laughinghouse
October 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Selby family. My the peace of God guide you through this time. You loved him, but God Loved him best.
Peace and Blessing to all of the family
Ros Pennewell
October 21, 2012
Unc. Press you will always be loved and missed. Family take comfort knowing we have another guardian angel watching over us.
Schnelle Wingate
October 21, 2012
My prayers & deepest sympathy goes out to Gary, Eric, Brian, Robin & the Selby family. R.I.P. Uncle Pres!
Sylvia
October 21, 2012
Mr Selby was a great man! He practiced what he preached. He was a man of his word that loved unconditionally. He will be missed deeply by all the people that were blessed enough to have meet him. Rest in peace Mr. Selby.
Tonia McConnell
October 21, 2012
Robin you and your family have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Robin Karim
October 21, 2012
My Daddy
October 21, 2012
I love you daddy, always and forever; rest in peace. I love you, Rob
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